Description
Red Lizard Whiptail L11a – Stunning and Unique Tank Companion
Introduce a truly unique and striking fish to your aquarium with the Red Lizard Whiptail L11a (Sturisoma panamense). Known for its slender, elongated body and dramatic red-brown coloration, this whiptail species stands out with its distinctive lizard-like appearance and fascinating behavior. Native to the slow-moving rivers and streams of South America, the Red Lizard Whiptail is an exceptional addition to both biotope and community tanks.
Its long, whip-like tail and angular body give the fish a unique look, while its peaceful nature makes it an ideal choice for community tanks with other non-aggressive species. The L11a whiptail is an efficient algae eater, constantly grazing on surfaces and helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
Key Features:
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Unique Lizard-Like Appearance: Long, whip-like tail and angular body with striking red-brown hues
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Peaceful and Non-Aggressive: Ideal for peaceful community tanks with other calm fish
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Efficient Algae Eater: Constantly grazes on algae and biofilm, helping keep your aquarium clean
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Perfect for Aquascapes: Adds both beauty and function to planted tanks
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons
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Water Temp: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Primarily algae-based foods (algae wafers), supplemented with blanched vegetables and occasional meaty foods
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Lifespan: 5–7 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of hiding spots such as driftwood, rocks, or plants, as this species enjoys having secure areas to retreat to when feeling stressed.
Bring an exotic and functional centerpiece to your aquarium with the Red Lizard Whiptail L11a — a graceful, algae-eating marvel with a lizard-like charm.
Click & Collect
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Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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