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Name
Scientific name
Rineloricaria fallax
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Whiptail Catfish
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
Rineloricaria fallax is a whiptail catfish from the upper Rupununi and Branco river basins in Guyana and Brazil. One of the most common spe…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
155mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 15–25°C, pH 5.8–7.8
Hardness
1–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Guyana
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Upper Rupununi and Branco River basins, Guyana and Brazil.
Habitat
It's almost always found living amongst leaf litter over sandy substrates in shallow, flowing waters.
Aquarium size
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: 15 – 25 °C (15-25°H) pH: 5.8-7.8 Hardness: 1-25°H
Diet
Feeds on aufwuchs and small aquatic crustaceans in nature. In the aquarium it proves omnivorous and will accept both sinking dried foods, vegetable matter incl…
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, Apistogramma…
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, although the fry can be a little tricky to raise. Try starting with a group of 6…
Notes
One of the most common of the numerous species sold as 'whiptail catfish', R. fallax is an excellent species for the newcomer to Loricariids or catfish breedin…
References
References
No references