Royal Whiptail Catfish

Add a touch of prehistoric elegance to your aquarium with the Royal Whiptail Catfish. Known for its striking, elongated profile and elegant, thread-like tail extensions, this unique catfish doubles as a fascinating centerpiece and a dedicated member of your tank's cleanup crew.

With its twig-like appearance and beautiful mottled brown-and-gold patterning, the Royal Whiptail is a master of camouflage that adds incredible visual texture to any natural aquascape.

Key Features & Benefits

Excellent Algae Eater: They love grazing on biofilm and green algae, helping keep your glass, rocks, and driftwood pristine.

Peaceful & Community-Friendly: An incredibly gentle species that gets along perfectly with small tetras, rasboras, shrimp, and other peaceful community fish.

Unique Appearance: Features an extended, slender body and majestic fin filaments that sway gracefully in the water current.

Plant-Safe: Unlike some larger plecos, Royal Whiptails will not damage or uproot your live aquarium plants.

Quick Care Guidelines

Diet: Primarily herbivorous. Provide high-quality algae wafers, sinking pellets, and occasional fresh blanched vegetables (like zucchini or cucumber). Note: They require driftwood in the tank to scrape for essential dietary cellulose.

Water Parameters: Prefers clean, well-oxygenated water with a moderate current.

Temperature: 24°C – 28°C

pH: 6.5 – 7.5

Minimum Tank Size: 120 liters (approx. 30 gallons) to accommodate their length as they mature.