Panamanian Whiptail

Sturisoma panamense

Difficulty (1-5): 4/5

Description

Slender twig-like catfish with a flattened body and long tail filaments, native to Panama rather than the more common Amazonian whiptails. A dedicated algae/vegetable grazer that needs driftwood and greens to thrive.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 24 – 28 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 2 – 15 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 20 mg/L

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Panamanian Whiptail