thinking to get a rtc.

giar

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im thinking to get a rtc.

my current stock :
pbass (mono/azul/kelberi/temnesis) , aro, oscar, oxydoras niger, golden dorado, endli bichir.

what do you say? will the combo works in the long term?

currently building a 5000 gal outdoor tank.
 

amazonfishman

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No it won't work long term. You'll end up with a 5000g tank and two catfish.

The RTC will eat the majority of the other fish you listed probably within the first year excluding the Oxydoras. I've seen 7" growth in a single month from RTC and averages of 3-4" if fed often which means it will overtake your other fish in size and then you end up with expensive feeders...
 

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Agreed. The RTC will feed on your stock and will likely finish them off, some sooner, others later.

Only O. niger stands a chance.
 

David costa

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True...they will...i have one with a couple sailplecos and a imperial pleco...hes doing well with plecos but other fish they will become dinner. 20170818_234527.jpg
 
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