All our fish, shrimp and corals are bagged with fresh oxygen as well as a heat pack in winter.
When ordering livestock please select the box size and add it to your cart for accurate overnight (1-2 days) shipping costs. A small box can take 1-2 bags and a medium box 6 bags. One bag fits max 10 small (1-3cm) fish or max 2 medium (3-5cm) fish or max 1 large (>5cm) fish.
ONE SPECIES PER BAG. Eg: One bag of 10 neon tetra
| Name |
Royal Farlowella |
| Other Names |
Royal Whiptail Catfish, Royal Whiptail Farlowella, Twig Catfish, Whiptail Catfish, Stick Catfish or Helicopter Pleco |
| Scientific Name |
Sturisoma panamense |
| Tank size (minimum) |
30 gallons (~120 liters) |
| Keeping |
Easy – Medium |
| Breeding |
Medium |
| Size |
up to 20 cm (~ 8 inches) |
| Optimal Temperature |
22 – 26 °C (72 – 79 °F) |
| Optimal PH |
6.5 – 7.5 |
| Optimal GH |
4 – 10 |
| Dwellers |
Bottom |
| Nitrate |
Less than 40 |
| Diet |
Omnivore |
| Temperament |
Peaceful |
| Life span |
up to 10 years |
| Color Form |
Brown or yellow coloration with tiny black markings |
