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Whiptail Catfish Red

Whiptail Catfish Red

Care at a glance

  • Minimum tank 20-gallon long for one adult. Add floor space and separate shelters for more fish.
  • Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C) for the common red L010a form
  • Water For confirmed red L010a, pH 6.2–7.5 · soft to moderately hard water. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.

Tankmates and setup*

Usually peaceful. Keep with calm fish that let it feed, and provide smooth sand, wood, and caves. Ask us to verify the whiptail if the shipment is labeled by color only.

* Temperament varies by fish and setup.

Feeding

Offer pieces of Hikari Sinking Wafers near cover and watch that the fish gets its share. Add Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Daphnia occasionally if it takes it.

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