Red Tail Catfish

🐟 REDTAIL CATFISH (RTC) 🌎 Origin: South America — Amazon & Orinoco River basins 📏 Adult Size: 2-3 ft.. exceptional specimens can grow larger 🏠 Tank Size: minimum 4ft and above tanks are required.. 🌡️ Temperature: 24°C–28°C 💧 pH: 6.0–7.5 ⚡ Temperament: Predatory; generally calm with suitably large fish, but will eat anything that fits in its mouth ⏳ Lifespan: 15–20+ years with excellent care 🍤 Feeding: High-quality carnivore pellets, prawns, fish fillets and other meaty foods. Feed appropriately sized portions and avoid overfeeding. 🐠 Tank Mates: • Arowana • Oscar • Tiger Shovelnose Catfish • Peacock Bass • Large Pleco • Arapaima & more 🪨 Tank Setup & Care: Use a very large, securely covered aquarium or pond with powerful biological and mechanical filtration. Provide plenty of open swimming space, smooth substrate and sturdy décor. Avoid sharp ornaments—they can injure this active bottom-dweller. Maintain excellent water quality and perform regular water changes. 💙 AAF Tips: ⚠️ Redtail Catfish is NOT a beginner fish. It grows extremely fast and eventually requires a massive setup. Never choose a tank based only on its juvenile size. Plan for its adult size before purchasing.