Family: Loricariidae
Chocolate-colored Catfish — a Loricariidae from South America, peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 9.2–13.5 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 25–28 °C.
Rineloricaria lanceolata is a Loricariidae from South America. In the wild it prefers warm freshwater streams and lakes; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 9.2–13.5 cm of adult fish at 25–28 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Mid-water schooling fish.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; most activity happens after dark; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 25–28 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 25–28 °C recorded range.
Adults reach 9.2–13.5 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 219 litres.
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark — pair it with Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore and skip Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom.
Comes from South America: warm freshwater streams and lakes. Expect still to gentle current and moderate oxygen levels.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer. Subtle external differences.