Dashed Whiptail Catfish - (Acestridium martini)

🐟 Dashed Whiptail Catfish (Acestridium martini)

A slender and uniquely patterned catfish, the Dashed Whiptail Catfish is admired for its elongated body and distinctive dashed markings. Native to South America, it’s a peaceful species ideal for well-maintained community tanks with soft substrates.

🔍 Quick Facts

• 🆔 Common Name: Dashed Whiptail Catfish
• 🧬 Scientific Name: Acestridium martini
• 🧬 Family: Loricariidae (Armored Catfish)
• 🌎 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)
• 📏 Max Size: Up to 7 cm (2.7 inches)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

• 🕊️ Peaceful and shy
• 🐠 Bottom-dweller, prefers calm environments
• 🤝 Best kept in groups or pairs

🏡 Tank Requirements

• 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons or larger
• 🪨 Provide driftwood, plants, and smooth rocks
• 🏖️ Soft sand substrate to protect delicate fins
• 💨 Gentle water flow with good filtration

Water Parameters:

• 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
• 💧 Soft to moderately soft water

📊 Overview Table

📝 Snippet

The Dashed Whiptail Catfish (Acestridium martini) is a peaceful, shy bottom-dweller with a slender body and dashed patterning. It thrives in soft-substrate tanks with gentle water flow and is ideal for peaceful communities.