Whiptail Catfish
(Loricaria filamentosa)

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Graceful Whiptail Catfish: An Elegant Bottom-Dweller for Your Aquarium

Add subtle elegance to your substrate with the unique Whiptail Catfish. Its slender form and peaceful nature make it a captivating addition, diligently keeping your aquarium clean.

Overview
The Whiptail Catfish, with its elongated, flattened body and delicate, filament-like caudal fin, is a master of camouflage. Sporting various shades of brown and intricate patterns, it blends seamlessly with driftwood and substrate. These peaceful, nocturnal bottom-dwellers use their sucker mouths to graze, adding intriguing activity as they explore your tank.

Care Level
Considered moderately easy to care for, the Whiptail Catfish is a peaceful community fish, ideal for aquarists committed to stable water conditions. They thrive with other calm, similarly sized species, though males may show mild territoriality towards other bottom-dwelling catfish during breeding.

Tank Essentials
A minimum tank size of 100 litres is recommended for a pair or small group. Provide a soft, sandy substrate for their delicate barbels, along with ample driftwood, rocks, and leaf litter to create crucial hiding spots and mimic their natural South American river habitat. Optimal water parameters include a pH of 6.0-7.5 and temperatures between 22-28°C.

Diet
These omnivorous bottom-dwellers prefer a diet rich in vegetable matter. Offer high-quality sinking wafers, blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach, and occasional protein sources such as bloodworms or brine shrimp. Feed at night to ensure they receive enough food.

Why Buy From Us
When you buy Whiptail Catfish online from us, you’re choosing healthy, ethically sourced aquarium fish. We ensure responsible handling and humane shipping, delivering vibrant, well-acclimated individuals ready to thrive in your aquatic display.

• Scientific Name: *Loricaria filamentosa*
• Common Name / Variant: Whiptail Catfish
• Maximum Size: 25 cm
• Origin: South America (Magdalena River basin, Colombia)
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Lifespan: 6–8 years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

Bring the serene beauty of the Whiptail Catfish to your home aquarium today!