Rineloricaria lanceolata "Red" is a beautiful red variety of the famous whiptail catfish. Native to South America, it is appreciated for its peaceful behaviour and its ability to clean the bottom of the aquarium. It's a hardy species that's easy to keep.

1. Behaviour & maintenance

Quiet and discreet. Prefers to live in a small group in a well-oxygenated tank with a fine substrate and hiding places (roots, flat stones). Likes to forage for food.

2. Water parameters

• Temperature: 24-28°C
• pH: 6.0-7.5
• GH: 3-10 °dGH
• KH: 1-5 °KH

3. Diet

Omnivore with a tendency to herbivore: bottom pellets, poached vegetables, frozen food. Find out more about our food for bottom fish.

4. Technical specifications

5. Reproduction

Eggs are laid in cavities or tubes. The male guards the eggs until they hatch (around 5-6 days). Reproduction is accessible to experienced aquarists.

6. Compatibility

Ideal with quiet bottom fish (Corydoras, Hypoptopoma, Apistogramma). Avoid aggressive or restless species.

7. Shipping, delivery & transport points

The fish are shipped in professional isothermal packaging guaranteeing a stable temperature and safe transport.

Delivery methods

• France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
• In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

• Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
• France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday
• Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday