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Name
Scientific name
Rineloricaria sp.
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Loricariidae
Common names
Red Lizard Catfish, L010a/L10a
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The red lizard catfish (Rineloricaria sp., L010a) is a red whiptail catfish of unclear origin, and all fish seen for sale appear to be tank…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–29°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
It's unclear whether this species is collected from the wild or is a man-made variety. If the latter is true, the parent species are unknown.
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Largely inactive and a small group can can be kept in a tank of around 75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres in size.
Maintenance
Although it's probably not a naturally occuring species, it still looks most effective in a biotope-type setup. This can consist of a sand substrate over which…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 29 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 2-15°H
Diet
Omnivorous and will accept both sinking dried foods, vegetable matter including blanched spinach, courgette, kale etc., and live and frozen stuff such as blood…
Behaviour and compatibility
One of the most peaceful catfish around, these can be combined with many other species. In a natural setup good tankmates include small characins, Apistogramma…
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
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
As mentioned above, this fish may or may not be a man-made, or even hybrid, species. There are a few theories regarding this currently in circulation. Some bel…
References
References
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