Hello!

[Joshmac8]

My name is Josh and i just joined MFK. I wanted to join MFK because i would like to gain knowledge on getting a big tank and owning some bigger fish I'm interested in Amazon type fish but the redtail catfish and tiger shovelnose catfish have REALLY caught my eye.

 

[bigfishrcool1193]

Welcome to MFK

i too am into south american fish...

with redtail catfish and tiger shovelnose, they need a huge tanks because they get really big like 4ft or bigger when full grown.

some species of fish grow faster or slower than others. if you put fish with two different growth rates together, you have to be sure that the one with the faster growth rate wont eat the one with the slower growth rate.


well, hope this helps

and again welcome to MFK

-eric

 

[Joshmac8]

Well i was thinking about purchasing a 75 gallon aquarium but i know eventually they will probably outgrow that aquarium in time....

 

[duke33]

Welcome to MFK. You've come to the right place to learn.

 

[bigfishrcool1193]

red tails have a pretty fast growth rate

i would think that one would outgrow a 75 pretty fast

i would recommend going to the catfish thread and asking about them there
where an "expert" can answer you

 

[Joshmac8]

Thank you so much!!!!

 

[Red Devil]

welcome to MFK..and nice to meet you... it is nice that you are starting fresh... you can learn everything there is to know long before you choose your tank set up or your fish... this is the place to gain all that knowledge ahead of time... through all the info and great pics and very helpful advice from experienced fishkeepers... if you have any questions let me know.. always here to help...enjoy....

 

[Joshmac8]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!

 

[Red Devil]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!

your very welcome!!!

 

[bigfishrcool1193]

your very welcome!!!

liz, you are the happiest and nicest person on here