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Crying Whiptail - (Loricaria nimairaco)
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐟 Crying Whiptail (Loricaria nimairaco)

A slender, elegant armored catfish native to South America, the Crying Whiptail is admired for its unique whisker-like barbels and peaceful bottom-dwelling behavior. It’s an excellent choice for community tanks with gentle fish.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Crying Whiptail
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Loricaria nimairaco
  • 🧬 Family: Loricariidae (Armored Catfish)
  • 🌎 Origin: South American river basins (primarily Brazil)
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 18 cm (7 inches)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • 🕊️ Peaceful and calm
  • 🏞️ Bottom-dweller that prefers hiding spots
  • 🤝 Compatible with peaceful community tankmates

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger
  • 🪨 Provide plenty of rocks, driftwood, and hiding places
  • 🏖️ Sand or fine gravel substrate to protect barbels
  • 💨 Moderate water flow with good oxygenation

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 74–79°F (23–26°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Crying Whiptail
🧬 Scientific Name Loricaria nimairaco
🌍 Origin South America (Brazil river basins)
📏 Max Size Up to 18 cm (7 inches)
🕊️ Temperament Peaceful, calm
🛁 Tank Size 30 gallons or more
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 74–79°F (23–26°C)
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous bottom feeder
🐠 Ideal For Peaceful community tanks

📝 Snippet

The Crying Whiptail (Loricaria nimairaco) is a peaceful armored catfish known for its slender body and elegant barbels. It thrives in community tanks with soft substrate and plenty of hiding spots, making it a calm and charming bottom dweller.

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