🐟 Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish L010a (Rineloricaria sp. “Red”)
🐟 Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish L010a (Rineloricaria sp. “Red”)
Freshwater Catfish • Peaceful Algae & Biofilm Grazer • Long-Tailed Loricariid • Rare Colour Morph (L010a)
📋 The Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish L010a (Rineloricaria sp. “Red”) is a vibrant, elongated whiptail species highly prized for its vibrant red color morph, slender shape, and elegant tail extensions.
This peaceful species thrives in clean, stable water with soft substrate, driftwood, and light flow.
Its extremely community friendly behavior makes it ideal for planted and peaceful aquariums.
As a rare species—specifically the sought-after L010a variant—it stands out brilliantly in aquascapes and specialized breeding setups.
💡 Highlights
✨ Vibrant Red Colour Morph: Bright red whiptail appearance
🌿 Plant-Safe Grazer: Algae & biofilm feeder
⚪ Community Friendly: Very peaceful nature
📏 Rare Species (L010a): Highly sought-after color form
💧 Clean Water Lover: Needs stable, well-oxygenated water
🧾 A Quick Look at the Red Lizard Whiptail L010a
📛 Common Name: Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish L010a
🔬 Scientific Name: Rineloricaria sp. “Red”
🔢 L-Number: L010a
👨👩👧 Family: Loricariidae
🌍 Origin: South America (Tank-bred morph)
📏 Max Size: 12–15 cm (≈ 4.7–6″)
💧 pH Range: 6.4–7.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy–Moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 80 L (≈ 20 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 5–8 years
🍽️ Diet: Algae, biofilm, sinking wafers, frozen microfoods
🐣 Reproduction: Cave spawner (male guards eggs)
