Red Tail Catfish
Red Tail Catfish is a aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 1500 gallons (5678 L), water at 68-80°F (20-27°C) and a pH of 5.5-7.2.
Also searched as: red tail catfish, rtc, phractocephalus hemioliopterus
Quick facts
Grows to 4+ feet. Pond or massive aquarium only. Eats anything.
| Minimum tank | 1500 gallons (5678 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68-80°F (20-27°C) |
| pH | 5.5-7.2 |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
No other species in the database passes the temperament and water checks for Red Tail Catfish. Check a specific pairing with the stocking guide at the end of this page.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Discusmin tank 50 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (68-80°F vs 82-88°F).
- Frontosamin tank 125 gal
High risk of conflict between aggressive species; no pH overlap (5.5-7.2 vs 8-9).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species should not be mixed; no pH overlap (5.5-7.2 vs 8-9).
- Uaru Cichlidmin tank 75 gal
High risk of conflict between aggressive species; temperature overlap 79-80°F is too narrow.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species should not be mixed; temperature overlap 80°F is too narrow.
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