How much space does a red tail catfish need?

We recommend as a bare minimum, this fish will need a 1000 gallon tank, which should be at least 12 x 4 x 3 foot, even this size would not be appropriate for a fully grown RTC. Many people decide instead on indoor ponds for this species which is a more appropriate housing solution.

Will a red tail catfish outgrow its tank?

As we previously mentioned, redtail catfish are quite large freshwater fish. Large enough to outgrow their initial tanks. Not only in terms of the fish, but also in the tank size. It may be hard to search for a tank large enough to house the redtail catfish in just any aquarium store.

Do red tail catfish have teeth?

This fish is not considered to be an endangered species. It can grow to about 4 to 6 feet long and is dark gray or brown in color. However, despite their intimidating whiskered looks, redtail catfish teeth are non-existent.

Why is my red tail catfish breathing heavy?

If your fish are breathing heavy and not eating, there’s something going on, either the fish are sick or the water is not good. When there’s something wrong and the fish are stressed, the first thing they do is they don’t eat. A lot of times they breathe heavy.

How much is a red tail catfish worth?

Redtail Catfish: Species Profile

What is the biggest red tail catfish ever caught?

The world’s largest redtail catfish was captured in 2010 by Gilberto Fernandes in Brazil’s Amazon River. Fernandes’ redtail catfish was 123 pounds 7 ounces (56 kilograms) and 4.62 feet (1.408 meters) long.

How often should you feed a red tail catfish?

You can feed the juvenile Redtail catfish once every day, but as it comes of age, the feeding frequency can be reduced to once every week. This should help control their growth rate to some extent; they can grow up to 60cm long within a year.

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Can red tail catfish bite?

Redtails may on rare occasions bite lures, but most are caught by soaking live bait on the bottom. Their bite is very pronounced; they don’t pick at the bait they gulp it and take off. Hooks stay in their rubbery mouths pretty well and you should use a wire leader to prevent chafing from their sandpaper-like teeth.

Why is my red tail catfish swimming upside down?

If a fish displays such behavior it means that it has buoyancy issues. Here’s the reason behind a fish that floats upside-down, yet remains alive: The impaired buoyancy in fish is caused by a malfunction of their swim bladder. When affected by Swim Bladder Disorder fish will often lose the ability to properly swim.

How much is an albino catfish worth?

When they are small, they go for roughly 1 dollar to an inch.

How much is an albino channel catfish worth?

Albino catfsih worth $6,000-$7,000 each!!!!

Can you keep a red tail catfish in a tank?

Nonetheless, you can keep it in your home aquarium if you are planning to keep it for a short while. Though they begin quite small in size, these fish can grow quickly. So, if you don’t have a huge tank, you better avoid this fish. The red tail catfish are mostly kept by professional aquarists.

How big does a redtail catfish get to be?

Redtail catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) is a fresh-water ray-finned fish from the Pimelodidae family or Flat-headed catfish. Redtail catfish can grow up to 135 CM in size which is quite a lot. Not all aquarists like small fish.

What kind of food does a redtail catfish eat?

Not much! Redtail catfish love to eat, and that is not exclusive to animals and plants. They will chow down on random items like driftwood, rocks, and gravel too. This means the ideal tank set up for them is a very large tank, with very little inside it.

What should the pH level be in a redtail catfish tank?

Even though redtail catfish are considered hardy, we always recommend doing everything you can to make sure the water situation is as good as it can be. pH levels: Somewhere between 6 and 7.5 is fine, but staying below 7 is ideal. Maintaining the optimal water parameters can be challenging with such a large tank.