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Dashed Whiptail Catfish - (Acestridium martini)

Dashed Whiptail Catfish - (Acestridium martini)

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Dashed Whiptail Catfish - (Acestridium martini)
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🐟 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

🏷️ 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

📝 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.

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