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Fisheasy

Red Lizard Catfish

Rineloricaria sp. L010a

Loricariidae

📍 South America

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A striking orange-red whiptail catfish that adds a splash of warm colour to the substrate. Peaceful and undemanding, it sifts through sandy bottoms and rests draped over driftwood. An unusual and eye-catching bottom dweller.

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Quick Facts

diet
Omnivore – sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen bloodworms
lifespan
5–8 years
max size
12 cm (5 in)
tank size
20 gallons minimum
temperament
Peaceful

Water it likes

ph
6.0–7.5
ammonia
0 ppm
nitrate
<20 ppm
hardness
2–15 dGH
temperature
72–81°F (22–27°C)

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