The redtail catfish is a tropical fish of the catfish order Pimelodus, family Pimelodidae, genus Plactocephalus, native to the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River basin in South America, with a white belly and black back, and red tail and dorsal fins. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the redtail catfish and how to keep it.
What is a redtail catfish?
The redtail catfish is a tropical fish that belongs to the catfish order Pimelodus (family Pimelodidae), genus Plactocephalus. The redtail catfish originates from the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America.The body color of the redtail catfish is white on the belly and black on the back, with red tail and dorsal fins. The red tail and dorsal fins are red. This body color gives them their name. Its round face and long whiskers also make it popular for its frontal face. Depending on the specialty, etc., it is often described as a "red-tailed cat.
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How to keep redtail catfish
The life span of the redtail catfish is approximately 15-20 years. Their body size ranges from about 120 to 180 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.8. Redtail catfish are classified as a tropical fish, so if you keep them in Japan, they will need a heater in the winter.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, the personality of the redtail catfish is highly aggressive. Redtail catfish are carnivores, so be aware that they will try to make up for it by feeding on other animals of the same size as themselves.The recommended breed for mixing with redtail cattails is a large breed, but depending on their size, they may fight, so please separate them as soon as possible if they seem dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended to keep Redtail Cattfish alone.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep redtail catfish want to breed them. However, breeding redtail catfish is very difficult because there have been very few successful breeding attempts in a typical breeding environment.Most of the redtail catfish in circulation are imported from Southeast Asia, where they are farmed in addition to wild individuals.
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What to look for when keeping redtail catfish
The redtail catfish is a popular breed because it is easy to keep. On the other hand, it is also famous as a breed that is often requested to be taken back by specialty stores. The reasons for this are that they are hardy and live long, and that they grow large. Both are advantages and disadvantages. In addition, they grow so fast that even if they are only 5 to 10 cm in length when sold at specialty stores, they may grow to 30 to 60 cm in length in one year.The larger the fish, the more it will cost to feed. Also, since redtail catfish are carnivores, if you want to raise live food, you will need to prepare a separate aquarium to keep live food, which will require additional expenses. Therefore, many people ultimately think, "This was not supposed to happen," so if you are considering keeping redtail catfish, please think carefully before making a purchase. However, Redtail Catfish are popular because of their body color and cute face, so we recommend that you take a look at them at a specialty store.
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