Red Lizard Whiptail (Rineloricaria sp. L010a) is a slender, elegant whiptail catfish with an elongated, lizard-like body and a distinctive whip-shaped tail. It typically shows warm reddish-brown to copper tones, giving it its “red lizard” name. Growing to about 12–15 cm (5–6 inches), it is a peaceful, shy bottom-dweller that prefers calm, well-oxygenated aquariums with driftwood and hiding places.
It is an excellent grazer of biofilm and soft algae, often seen resting on surfaces or gently “hovering” along the substrate. Its unique shape, subtle coloration, and calm behavior make it a standout in peaceful community tanks.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rineloricaria |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 13cm |
| pH Range | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Swimming Zone | Bottom Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 5 - 15 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Herbivorous |
| Group Behavior | Solitary / Territorial |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Red Lizard Whiptail (Rineloricaria) L010a
Red Lizard Whiptail (Rineloricaria sp. L010a) is a slender, elegant whiptail catfish with an elongated, lizard-like body and a distinctive whip-shaped tail. It typically shows warm reddish-brown to copper tones, giving it its “red lizard” name. Growing to about 12–15 cm (5–6 inches), it is a peaceful, shy bottom-dweller that prefers calm, well-oxygenated aquariums with driftwood and hiding places.
It is an excellent grazer of biofilm and soft algae, often seen resting on surfaces or gently “hovering” along the substrate. Its unique shape, subtle coloration, and calm behavior make it a standout in peaceful community tanks.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rineloricaria |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 13cm |
| pH Range | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Swimming Zone | Bottom Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 5 - 15 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Herbivorous |
| Group Behavior | Solitary / Territorial |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
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