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Common Whiptail Catfish

Common Whiptail Catfish

Hemiloricaria eigenmanni

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.4

Temp.

23.9-28.9°C (75 -84 °F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

6-8 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Loricariidae

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Additional names

Common Whiptail Catfish, Whiptail Catfish

Additional scientific names

Loricaria eigenmanni, Rineloricaria eigenmanni

Origin

Llanos of Colombia and Venezuela. Andean tributaries of the Orinoco drainage.

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish