Tank setup
A minimum 90L aquarium suits African Whiptail Catfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Phractura ansorgii
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A slender African catfish resembling a length of twig. Wants gentle flow, fine sand and company of its own kind; too retiring for a boisterous community.
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Everything you need to keep African Whiptail Catfish healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 90L aquarium suits African Whiptail Catfish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
African Whiptail Catfish is omnivore — sinking foods, biofilm. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
African Whiptail Catfish is generally peaceful, shy, social. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, shy, social tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for African Whiptail Catfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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