Royal Whiptail Catfish
Sturisoma panamense
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
20 cm
Min tank
150 L
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
An elegant twig-shaped loricariid with trailing fin filaments. Largely herbivorous and needs a steady supply of vegetable matter plus wood to rasp; gentle with all tankmates.
Care guide
Keeping Royal Whiptail Catfish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Royal Whiptail Catfish. 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
Herbivore — vegetables, algae, sinking wafers. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful, sedentary grazer. 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 Royal 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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