Common Whiptail Catfish

Common Whiptail Catfish are slender, peaceful bottom-dwellers with long, whip-like tails and a calm temperament. They thrive in well-oxygenated tanks with sandy substrate and driftwood, where they can graze on biofilm and hide among decor.

• Temperature: 72–79°F

• pH: 6.8–7.6 (Adapted to Tallahassee tap water)

• Hardness: 4–12 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful and shy

• Recommended Group Size: 1 or small group

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

• Max Size: 5–6 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Formula, Hikari Sinking Wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach), and occasional frozen foods like bloodworms