So you want to keep a RTC (Red Tailed Catfish)?

**redtalied1218** · 02-08-2011, 1:50 PM

Originally Posted by haywood;4350789

Awesome, glad this could be a sticky. I also am aware they will live longer than 15 years, that's why I put 15+.

iv heard they max at about 45 years old

**aropwn** · 02-15-2011, 2:45 PM

im building a 2,000 gallon pond for a RTC 2 silver aros and 2 red belly pacu is that to small of a pond ?

**RTC GAR TSN** · 02-15-2011, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by aropwn;4890566;

im building a 2,000 gallon pond for a RTC 2 silver aros and 2 red belly pacu is that to small of a pond ?

It depends on the footprint. What are the dimensions of the tank?

**aropwn** · 02-16-2011, 9:37 AM

13' x 6' x 3.5'

**Diskboy12** · 03-01-2011, 4:31 PM

That's decent size. Mine's going to either be a 12'x12'x5' or a 20' round 5' deep. I plan to keep several RTC's.

**Tyler2112** · 03-07-2011, 9:17 PM

I totally agree with you on the diet section and I will not feed mine feeders any more

**Jimmy16** · 03-07-2011, 9:24 PM

Originally Posted by Zfishies;4341557;

not thousands. millions! i spend $50 every week feeding mine! i have 2

thats more than what it costs to feed me! lol

**gary2200** · 03-07-2011, 9:27 PM

Do you have any tips on how to cure gill cure for my rtc, he is 12" and acting weird, he dosnt eat activly and sit still all day?

**meandovii** · 03-07-2011, 9:40 PM

big fish

**haywood** · 03-07-2011, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by gary2200;4947576;

Do you have any tips on how to cure gill cure for my rtc, he is 12" and acting weird, he dosnt eat activly and sit still all day?

There is a link in the sticky that will tell you what to do.

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