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Whiptail Catfish
Whiptail Catfish
Whiptail Catfish
Species Profile

Whiptail Catfish

Rineloricaria parva
Algae Eaterspeaceful
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Algae wafers, biofilm, blanched veggies
Notes
Slender catfish with an extremely long whip-like tail. Spends the day flat against driftwood or aquarium glass, grazing on biofilm and algae. Needs varied veggie diet; supplement with blanched zucchini or cucumber slices.
Photo: Cláudio Timm / Wikimedia Commons · Source · CC-BY-2.0
Heuristic guidance only · Individual fish vary · Verify before stocking