{"product_id":"red-lizard-catfish-rineloricaria-sp","title":"Red Lizard Catfish - Rineloricaria sp.","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRed Lizard Catfish – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRineloricaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Lizard Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a peaceful, unusual whiptail catfish with a slender body, long tail filament and warm red to orange-red colouration. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Lizard Whiptail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Whiptail Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL010A Whiptail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Lizard Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this elegant loricariid is best suited to mature planted aquariums with soft substrate, driftwood, caves and calm tank mates. It is a characterful bottom-dweller, but it should not be treated as a general algae cleaner or a fish for brand-new aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Lizard Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Lizard Whiptail, Red Whiptail Catfish, L010A Whiptail, Red Lizard Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRineloricaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L010A, Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captive-bred red ornamental whiptail form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whiptail Catfish \/ Loricariid Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Lizard Catfish is generally traded as a red ornamental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRineloricaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e form rather than a confirmed wild species. Related \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRineloricaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e whiptails are South American loricariid catfish found in streams, rivers and quiet margins with sand, mud, leaf litter, submerged wood, stones and shaded cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, this fish should be given a mature, natural-style setup with fine sand, smooth stones, driftwood, plants, slate caves, ceramic tubes or similar shelters. It prefers a calm, stable aquarium with cover and feeding access rather than a rough, brightly lit or overcrowded community tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Lizard Catfish have a very slim, flattened body with a pointed head, sucker-type mouth and a long whip-like tail extension. Colour varies from orange-red and brick-red through to deeper red tones depending on age, mood, diet, lighting and breeding line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although some may appear longer when the tail filament is included. Mature males may develop small bristles or odontodes around the head and pectoral area, especially when in breeding condition, while females are usually rounder-bodied when mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is well suited to peaceful planted aquariums, soft-water community tanks and specialist catfish displays. It needs a mature aquarium with stable water quality, shaded resting areas and food that reaches the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Lizard Catfish are peaceful and plant-safe, but they are not ideal for boisterous aquariums with fast, aggressive feeders. They may graze biofilm and soft algae, but they require a proper balanced diet with both vegetable and protein-based foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80–100 litres for a small group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are better for mixed peaceful communities or groups of adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can be kept singly, in pairs or in groups. Groups should be given multiple caves, tubes, shaded resting areas and feeding spots. Avoid overcrowding the bottom of the aquarium with too many competing catfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean, stable water is important. Provide efficient filtration, gentle to moderate flow and good oxygenation without blasting the fish around the aquarium. Fine sand or smooth substrate is recommended. Avoid sharp gravel, dirty substrate, unstable new aquariums and aggressive water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Lizard Catfish are very peaceful and suitable for calm community aquariums. Good tank mates include small to medium tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, peaceful livebearers in suitable water, dwarf cichlids, cory-type catfish, Otocinclus and other gentle community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large predators, aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping species, boisterous barbs and very competitive bottom feeders. They should not be kept with fish that will harass them at feeding time or damage their delicate tail filament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Lizard Catfish are omnivorous grazers and bottom-foragers. Offer quality sinking tablets, fine catfish pellets, algae wafers, spirulina foods and vegetable-based sinking foods as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, cyclops, brineshrimp and finely chopped meaty foods. Blanched courgette, cucumber, spinach or other suitable vegetables may also be accepted. They may graze biofilm and soft algae, but they must not be expected to survive on algae alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a quiet bottom-dwelling catfish that often rests on sand, wood, plant leaves, stones or cave entrances. It moves by short gliding motions rather than constant fast swimming and may become more active during feeding or in dimmer light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding is possible in mature aquariums. Pairs may use narrow tubes, caves or similar shelters, with the male often guarding the eggs until they hatch. Providing several suitable spawning tubes can help reduce competition and encourage natural behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Red Lizard Catfish only to a mature, stable aquarium. Provide soft substrate, shaded hiding places, driftwood, tubes or caves and peaceful tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure food reaches the bottom, as whiptails can be outcompeted by faster fish. Avoid rough décor that could damage the body or tail filament. Regular water changes, low waste levels and stable conditions are important for long-term health. Newly introduced fish may be shy, so dim lighting and cover will help them settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional \/ Usually captive-bred ornamental form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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