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
FREE COLLECTION FROM OUR STORE
Place your order online and select Click & Collect at checkout.
Livestock will normally be bagged when you arrive, helping to minimise the amount of time animals spend packaged. If you’d prefer your livestock to be ready beforehand, simply contact us in advance.
Local Delivery
DELIVERED BY TROPICAL SUPPLIES • WITHIN 25 MILES
Order from our in-store range and have it delivered directly to you using our own local delivery service.
Minimum order: £50
Local Delivery Charges:
Up to 5 miles — FREE
5–10 miles — £10
10–15 miles — £15
15–20 miles — £20
20–25 miles — £25
Distances are measured “as the crow flies” rather than by road.
Once your order has been placed, we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date and time. We often combine nearby orders into efficient delivery runs, so local delivery may take a little longer during busy periods.
Ordering a large aquarium?
Please make sure someone is available to help unload the aquarium from our van when we arrive.
Dry Goods Delivery
FREE UK Delivery Over £75
Spend £75 or more on eligible dry goods and receive FREE UK delivery on orders weighing up to 20kg.
A great opportunity to stock up on food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other aquarium or reptile essentials while saving on delivery.
Free delivery applies to eligible orders up to 20kg and excludes livestock, aquariums, terrariums and other oversized items.
Qualifying orders will automatically show the FREE UK Delivery option at checkout — no discount code required.
Standard Parcel Delivery
Our standard parcel delivery charges are calculated according to the weight of your order and the available delivery service.
Orders placed before 12 noon may be dispatched the same day on our current dispatch days.
Express Pallet
75–500kg • Usually 1–3 working days
Designed for large and heavy orders that cannot be sent using our standard parcel service.
Please note: We currently dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Adding Something to an Existing Order?
If your original order hasn’t been dispatched yet, simply place the additional items as a Click & Collect order and leave us a note asking us to combine them with your existing order.
Available to Order
See something you want that we don’t currently have on the shelf? Many of our products can be quickly sourced from our suppliers.
Products marked Available to Order are not currently held in stock at our store but are available for us to order on your behalf.
Most items arrive with us within a few days and usually no longer than a week, depending on supplier availability.
Once your item arrives with us, we’ll either dispatch your order or let you know it’s ready for collection, depending on the delivery option you selected.
After receiving your order, we’ll check availability with our supplier. If there are any issues or expected delays, we’ll contact you to let you know.
Nationwide Livestock Delivery
Have your new livestock delivered safely to your door using our specialist livestock delivery service.
Minimum livestock order: £50
Thursday Delivery — £24
Order by: Wednesday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Wednesday afternoon
Delivered: Thursday before 1pm
Friday Delivery — £24
Order by: Thursday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Thursday afternoon
Delivered: Friday before 1pm
Saturday Delivery — £29
Order by: Friday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Friday afternoon
Delivered: Saturday before 1pm
Add Dry Goods to Your Livestock Order
You can include suitable dry goods with your livestock delivery, making it easy to add food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other supplies at the same time.
Please note: Livestock deliveries cannot include frozen food or heavy items such as gravel, sand or other unsuitable bulky goods. These items must be ordered separately using an appropriate delivery method.
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