{"product_id":"royal-whiptail-sturisoma-panamense-copy","title":"Chamelon Whiptail - Pseudohemiodon apithanos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChameleon Whiptail (\u003cem\u003ePseudohemiodon apithanos\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; background-color: rgb(244,244,244); color: black; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 215, 0); color: black;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudohemiodon apithanos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChameleon Whiptail, Chameleon Catfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoricariidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHabitat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-moving rivers, sandy riverbeds, leaf litter, and floodplain habitats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–22 cm (7–9 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, shy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 gallons (200 liters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard (2–12 dGH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinking carnivore pellets, frozen bloodworms, blackworms, brine shrimp, insect larvae, and occasional algae wafers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBehavior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom-dwelling, often buries itself in fine sand, most active during dusk and nighttime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely bred in captivity; believed to be a mouthbrooding species with paternal care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(255,245,204);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTankmates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, dwarf cichlids, hatchetfish, pencilfish, and other non-aggressive community species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dff6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to Advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChameleon Whiptail (\u003cem\u003ePseudohemiodon apithanos\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and fascinating armored catfish prized for its remarkable camouflage and unusual body shape. Native to the sandy river systems of Peru, this species spends much of its time partially buried in fine sand, blending seamlessly with its surroundings to avoid predators. Unlike many Loricariids, the Chameleon Whiptail is primarily a carnivorous bottom feeder, preferring frozen foods, insect larvae, worms, and quality sinking pellets over algae-based diets. It thrives in mature aquariums with soft sand, gentle to moderate water flow, excellent filtration, and pristine water quality. Peaceful and shy by nature, it is best kept with calm community fish that will not outcompete it for food. With its unique appearance, secretive behavior, and exceptional camouflage abilities, the Chameleon Whiptail is an extraordinary centerpiece for experienced aquarists seeking an uncommon and captivating freshwater species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"5cm","offer_id":54873062277462,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/5851\/5030\/files\/Chameleon-Whiptail-Catfish-2.jpg?v=1785706688","url":"https:\/\/lgpleco.co.uk\/products\/royal-whiptail-sturisoma-panamense-copy","provider":"LG Pleco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}