Red whiptail catfish

Name: Red whiptail catfish
SKU: 42052

$42.99

TG891

Red whiptail catfish, also known as red lizard whiptail catfish, are peaceful fish that do well with other peaceful fish and invertebrates.

Tank mates

Small fish

Tetras, rasboras, and danios are all good tank mates for red whiptail catfish.
Peaceful cichlids

Dwarf cichlids, like Apistogramma or Mikrogeophagus, and peaceful cichlids like angelfish are good tank mates.
Corydoras catfish

A small school of Corydoras catfish can be a good tank mate, as long as there’s enough food.
Invertebrates

Snails and shrimp can be good tank mates, as long as there’s enough food.

Avoid

Aggressive fish: Avoid fish that are aggressive or predatory, like larger cichlids, aggressive barbs, or predatory fish like certain types of puffers.
Boisterous fish: Avoid fish that are boisterous at feeding times, as red whiptail catfish are sedentary and won’t compete well.
Fin-nipping fish: Avoid fish that nip fins, like tiger barbs.

Tank setup

Red whiptail catfish prefer quiet, softwater planted aquariums.
Provide plenty of shady hiding spots among plants, driftwood, slate caves, and PVC pipes.
Ensure efficient filtration and gentle water movement.

Water conditions

Temperature: Red whiptail catfish prefer water temperatures between 24–28°C (76–82°F)
pH: Red whiptail catfish prefer water pH levels between 6.8–7.6
Nitrate levels: Red whiptail catfish are sensitive to high nitrate levels, so it’s important to keep water changes up to date

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