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Name
Scientific name
Loricaria simillima
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Marbled Whiptail
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The marbled whiptail, Loricaria simillima, is a whiptail catfish recorded from Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Th…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
180mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 5.6–7.8
Hardness
1–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Apparently a most widespread species. It's been collected in Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. With further study, some of these record…
Habitat
Inhabits a range of habitats, including whitewater and blackwater streams, rivers and tributaries. Water chemistry in these can vary from soft and acidic to me…
Aquarium size
Not terribly active, so a pair could be kept in a tank measuring around 30" x 12" x 12" (75cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 67.5 litres. Larger quarters would be needed for…
Maintenance
The actual choice of decor isn't really critical as long as there are plenty of shaded spots and hiding places. The fish seem to prefer a soft, sandy substrate…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 5.6-7.8 Hardness: 1-20°H
Diet
Omnivorous but mainly feeds on aquatic invertebrates in nature, so offer plenty of live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, chopped earthworm etc. Thi…
Behaviour and compatibility
A very quiet species, to the point that it will be out-competed for food by more vigorous tankmates. It's best kept with small characins, peaceful cichlids and…
Sexual dimorphism
Males develop greatly enlarged mouthparts as they mature.
Reproduction
Has been bred in aquaria, though not with any great regularity. It's well worth a shot if you can get hold some though, as the method of breeding is most intri…
Notes
The pictures here show the fish that is most commonly referred to as L. simillima, but there is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding its true identity. As s…
References
References
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