Eigenmann's Whiptail
Rineloricaria eigenmanni
Also known as: Eigenmann's Whiptail
Origin: South America (Venezuela — Orinoco tributaries)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 5-8
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful nocturnal bottom dweller
About
Rineloricaria eigenmanni is native to Orinoco tributaries in Venezuela and shares the typical whiptail body form with an elongated, depressed profile and extended caudal filaments. Its fine brown-on-cream spotting provides excellent camouflage against sandy substrate. A peaceful, undemanding species that grazes on algae and biofilm, it is best appreciated in a calm biotope environment.
Care Guide
Water: 22–26°C, pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard (GH 2–12). Tank: 100 L minimum; fine sand substrate; driftwood and leaf litter for shelter. Feeding: Algae wafers, sinking pellets, frozen bloodworm occasionally as supplement. Behaviour: Peaceful; mostly solitary; nocturnal grazer. Compatibility: Peaceful with all community species; safe with dwarf cichlids and tetras.
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