African Whiptail Catfish
Phractura ansorgii
What you need to keep a African Whiptail Catfish
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
23–27 °C
Max size
9 cm
Min tank
90 L
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
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.
Care guide
Keeping African Whiptail Catfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 90L aquarium suits African Whiptail Catfish. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking foods, biofilm. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful, shy, social. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with African Whiptail Catfish depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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