Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Red Whiptail Catfish

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Red Whiptail Catfish (Hemiloricaria sp. (L10a))

Synonyms:	...	(Click to enlarge) Image of Hemiloricaria species. Image courtesy of James Forgan
Stats:	Adult Size: 6-10" (15-25 cm) Temp: 76-80 F (24-26 C) Tank: 30 " (70 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Cooler water, current enjoyed.
Diet:	Algae, Algae tablets and sinking foods. Also like Romaine Lettuce and Zucchinni
Breeding:	In tubes, males have bristles. Vegetable foods a must for new fry.
Sociability:	Can be kept in pairs, but 2 males will fight, and the smaller will likely starve.
Related Spec:	...
Special Info:	Watch out when netting this fish. Its armour makes it very stiff, so be careful to not bend the fish.