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Name
Scientific name
Rineloricaria eigenmanni
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Common Whiptail Catfish
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The common whiptail catfish, Rineloricaria eigenmanni, is a peaceful loricariid from Colombia and Venezuela, found among leaf litter over s…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–29°C, pH 6–7.4
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Venezuela
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Colombia and Venezuela.
Habitat
It's almost always found living amongst leaf litter over sandy substrates, in both clear and whitewater habitats (whitewater meaning water containing a lot of …
Aquarium size
Largely inactive and can be kept in a tank measuring 90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres.
Maintenance
A biotope setup can consist, very simply, of a layer of sand over which is scattered a layer of dried leaves (oak and beech are non-toxic and work particularly…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 29 °C pH: 6.0-7.4 Hardness: 2-15°H
Diet
Feeds on aufwuchs and small aquatic crustaceans in nature. In the aquarium, it proves omnivorous and will accept sinking dried foods, vegetable matter (includi…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the most peaceful catfish around, these can be combined with many other species. In a biotope setup, good tankmates include small characins, Apistogramm…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature males develop odontotes on the head and pectoral rays, which are lacking in females.
Reproduction
If kept in suitable conditions and fed well, the fish will breed quite easily. The fry can be a little tricky to raise. Try starting with a group of six or mor…
Notes
One of the most common of the numerous species sold as 'whiptail catfish', R. eigenmanni is an excellent species for the newcomer to Loricariids or catfish bre…
References
References
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