Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a)
Rineloricaria sp. L010a
What you need to keep a Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a)
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
12 cm
Min tank
100 L
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R160
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
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.
Care guide
Keeping Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a) healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a). Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking foods, vegetable matter, biofilm. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful, sedentary. 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 Red Lizard Whiptail (L010a) 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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