Rineloricaria sp. L010a
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
24° - 28 °C
Max size
12 cm
Min tank
100 L
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A slender orange-red whiptail that grazes flat surfaces and breeds readily in tubes. Peaceful and well suited to a planted community with sand and gentle flow.
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Everything you need to keep Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a) healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a). Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a) is omnivore — sinking foods, vegetable matter, biofilm. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a) is generally peaceful, sedentary. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, sedentary tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a) vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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