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.
Water Parameters:
| 🏷️ Feature | 📋 Details |
|---|---|
| 🆔 Common Name | Dashed Whiptail Catfish |
| 🧬 Scientific Name | Acestridium martini |
| 🌍 Origin | Amazon Basin, South America |
| 📏 Max Size | Up to 7 cm (2.7 inches) |
| 🕊️ Temperament | Peaceful, shy |
| 🛁 Tank Size | 20 gallons or more |
| ⚗️ pH Range | 6.0–7.5 |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 75–82°F (24–28°C) |
| 🍽️ Diet | Omnivorous, algae wafers, sinking pellets, live/frozen foods |
| 🐠 Ideal For | Peaceful community tanks |
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.











