Can i keep my RTC for life?????
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Not sure that it would do for life but as stated, much better than 90% of the ones sold. On the plus side, the large size gives you more time to plan and build an even larger pond.
All i have to say isdragonfish;1824645; said:Not sure that it would do for life but as stated, much better than 90% of the ones sold. On the plus side, the large size gives you more time to plan and build an even larger pond.
my last redtail grew from <1" to 37" in 16 months - I initially kept it in a 4ft x12"x15" tank for about 2 months until it got to about 6" - it then moved to a 84"x30" x 30" for about 6 months until I moved it at about 14" to my 10ft x 3ft x 3ft - that tank was about 600 galls I think.
I think that the 10ft tank would probably have been pretty close to the mark for keeping a redtail for life - although I was amazed that mine was still growing (rapidly) - I would suggest that most could have been kept in that tank. Mine was a wild caught fish and I suspect that there may well be differences between those wild caught and those farmed for food / ornamental trade - most that you see are from the latter.
I reckon Bruce that you have a good 18 months to 2 years at least for keeping your fish in your pond - probably even more if you control the diet - don't forget its a pretty decent size pond that you've got there - you'll have to judge when it looks too small - my 37" redtail was about 12" across at the widest - I think the dimensions of your pond are about as good as you could want really with the width being almost 4ft.
If i were you i'd keep him, enjoy him and plan to move him to something bigger in the future.
Carl
I think that the 10ft tank would probably have been pretty close to the mark for keeping a redtail for life - although I was amazed that mine was still growing (rapidly) - I would suggest that most could have been kept in that tank. Mine was a wild caught fish and I suspect that there may well be differences between those wild caught and those farmed for food / ornamental trade - most that you see are from the latter.
I reckon Bruce that you have a good 18 months to 2 years at least for keeping your fish in your pond - probably even more if you control the diet - don't forget its a pretty decent size pond that you've got there - you'll have to judge when it looks too small - my 37" redtail was about 12" across at the widest - I think the dimensions of your pond are about as good as you could want really with the width being almost 4ft.
If i were you i'd keep him, enjoy him and plan to move him to something bigger in the future.
Carl
I have the same problem I have a rtc in my 180 hes about 25 inches I bought a 3x5 tank for him how long do u think I can keep him in their for if I dont power feed him
yes you can but as they all say itll ge stunted. but as you see it grow(youll get attach to it) and notice that the tank is not enough for him i dont think youll have the nerve to make him stay like that chances are your gonna get him a bigger tank/pond or release him in a river or something.
