{"product_id":"red-lizard-catfish","title":"Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eThe Red Lizard Catfish is a fascinating and elegant member of the whiptail catfish family, known for its slender body, extended tail, and beautiful reddish to rust-colored tones. Its long, stick-like appearance and calm demeanor make it a unique addition to peaceful community aquariums, where it spends most of its time resting on the substrate or slowly grazing across surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"477\"\u003emoderately easy to care for\u003c\/strong\u003e and does best in well-maintained aquariums with stable water parameters and plenty of hiding spots. Red Lizard Catfish are gentle bottom dwellers that help clean leftover food and biofilm from the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 gallons minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–27 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"790\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — sinking wafers, algae wafers, biofilm, and occasional frozen foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eRed Lizard Catfish are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003ecalm bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e that do best with peaceful tankmates. They can be kept singly or in small groups and are generally non-territorial compared to many other catfish species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eGood tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eDwarf cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eGouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eShrimp and snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eAvoid keeping them with aggressive fish that may harass slower bottom dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003esoft sandy substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, driftwood, and plants are ideal for this species. They enjoy shaded areas and gentle water flow. Providing plenty of surfaces for biofilm growth will help support their natural grazing behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1839\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1839\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA unique whiptail catfish with a slender, reddish body and peaceful personality—an excellent addition to planted community aquariums.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47951036809438,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Photo.png?v=1741200651","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/red-lizard-catfish","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}