Asian Redtail Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Asian Redtail Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 2000 gallons (7570 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Only compatible with other very large, robust, and equally aggressive 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 waste production. Substrate should be soft sand or fine gravel to protect its barbels. Provide large, smooth hiding places such as PVC pipes or large rocks. Excellent water quality and strong aeration are crucial. Due to its immense adult size, this species is generally unsuitable for most home aquariums.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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