Redtail Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Redtail Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (for adult specimens)
• Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, equally aggressive or robust fish that cannot be swallowed. Best kept as a solitary specimen in a species-specific tank.
• Special requirements: Requires an extremely large aquarium with powerful filtration due to its size and messy eating habits. Substrate should be soft to prevent injury to barbels. Provide ample hiding spots with large rocks or driftwood. Excellent water quality and regular large water changes are crucial. Secure tank lid is essential as they are powerful jumpers.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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