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Whiptail Catfish

Rineloricaria sp.

Whiptail Catfish (Rineloricaria sp.) aquarium profile: minimum 30 gallon tank, 5 inch adult size, 72-80°F temperature range, and advanced care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

Community leaningAdvanced care
Whiptail Catfish aquarium fish
30 galMinimum tank
5 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
72-80°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6-7.5
GH
2-12 dGH
KH
1-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
1/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/biofilm
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
4/5

Planning Notes

Biofilm grazer that does best in a mature tank with steady natural grazing and clean stable water.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodbiofilm grazermature tank requiredsensitive water qualityneeds review
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