One of the largest growing catfish species of the Amazon Basin, Redtail Catfish is a true monster fish and will reach a truly massive size in a relatively short time. In the aquarium, they are fairly easy to care for but keep in mind they will attempt to eat anything they can fit in their surprisingly large mouths. Juvenile fish grow extremely quickly so to realistically keep these fish long term a massive aquarium or ideally an indoor pond is necessary.
Diet: Fish eater and predator. Will eat any fish small enough to fit in its large mouth
Adult Size: 60″
Recommended Tank Size: Only suitable for the largest home aquariums or, ideally, indoor ponds
Compatibility: Predatory toward fish small enough to be eaten and can be territorial, especially towards similar species
Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temp: 75-80F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate:<30ppm
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