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Light Green Whiptail - (Acestridium gymnogaster)

Light Green Whiptail - (Acestridium gymnogaster)

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Light Green Whiptail - (Acestridium gymnogaster)
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🐟 Light Green Whiptail – (Acestridium gymnogaster) – Freshwater Whiptail Catfish for Sale

The Light Green Whiptail (Acestridium gymnogaster) is a slender, uniquely colored freshwater catfish from South America. Known for its delicate light green hue, elongated body, and peaceful nature, this species is a favorite among aquarists who enjoy unusual and graceful bottom-dwellers. Native to slow-moving, plant-rich waters, it thrives in well-oxygenated aquariums with plenty of vegetation and smooth surfaces for grazing.


🔎 Quick Facts – Light Green Whiptail

  • 📛 Common Name: Light Green Whiptail
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Acestridium gymnogaster
  • 🌍 Origin: South America – Brazil
  • 🎨 Appearance: Slender, elongated body with subtle light green coloration and transparent fins
  • 📏 Max Size: 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Freshwater whiptail catfish for sale

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful, great for community tanks
  • 🌿 Gentle grazer of biofilm and soft algae
  • 🐟 Best kept with small, non-aggressive species
  • 🛡️ Timid by nature; prefers calm tankmates and low disturbance

🏠 Tank Requirements – Light Green Whiptail Care

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons
  • 🌿 Heavily planted tank with floating vegetation
  • 🪵 Driftwood and smooth rocks for grazing and shelter
  • 💧 Gentle water flow with stable water parameters

💧 Water Parameters

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

🍽️ Diet (Primarily herbivorous)

  • 🌿 Biofilm and soft algae growth in the aquarium
  • 🍽️ Algae wafers and spirulina-based sinking pellets
  • 🥒 Blanched vegetables such as zucchini and cucumber

🔍 Sexing

  • Males may develop slightly broader heads and more intense coloration during breeding season

📋 Overview Table – Light Green Whiptail Care

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Brazil, South America
📏 Max Size 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful, community-friendly
🏠 Tank Size 20+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temp 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Herbivorous – biofilm, algae, vegetables
🎯 Ideal For Planted tanks, peaceful community aquariums

✨ Highlight:
The Light Green Whiptail is a stunning and peaceful algae-grazer that adds elegance and unique color to planted aquariums while helping maintain a clean environment.

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