Is there away to stop REDTAIL CATFISH from growing?

[dbcb314]

I think it is somewhat hilarious everyone jumped on this guy.

No one jumps on the guy putting one of these in a 240, even though it is the same thing just on a different time scale. This is just simply a fish that 99% of the people can't keep (yet more than 99% of the people have)

Dude is honestly just looking for a solution to his problem. Not the best solution, but at least he is trying.

If I were you, I would try to sell/trade/give it away now while its small. It can't stay in a 55 for more than a few months, these things grow like weeds.

 

[ceeej31]

these guys grow extremely fast so start looking for potential buyers now

 

[Fish on Fire]

Actually, peeps have successfully kept them in tanks that were around 150-300 gallons, no probs. But a mini rtc really is super tempting, lol. They look surprisingly cute when they are still under the 8 inch mark. Just like tiger shovel noses. But yeah, get rid of it, lol. 55 is just too much.

 

[jcardona1]

Actually, peeps have successfully kept them in tanks that were around 150-300 gallons, no probs. But a mini rtc really is super tempting, lol. They look surprisingly cute when they are still under the 8 inch mark. Just like tiger shovel noses. But yeah, get rid of it, lol. 55 is just too much.

please define what you mean by successfully. as in alive??? just cause the fish is alive dont mean its healthy and happy...

 

[Fish on Fire]

please define what you mean by successfully. as in alive??? just cause the fish is alive dont mean its healthy and happy...

Successfully meaning the cat was fine in the tank, had no prob turning around, was interactive with the owner, super healthy, etc. Though, I would personally prefer to keep one in a pool so I can swim with it. Lol. Just saying it can be done to an extent for those with limited space.

 

[NilePufferFanatic]

I think it is somewhat hilarious everyone jumped on this guy.

No one jumps on the guy putting one of these in a 240, even though it is the same thing just on a different time scale. This is just simply a fish that 99% of the people can't keep (yet more than 99% of the people have)

Dude is honestly just looking for a solution to his problem. Not the best solution, but at least he is trying.

If I were you, I would try to sell/trade/give it away now while its small. It can't stay in a 55 for more than a few months, these things grow like weeds.

I don't see the difference from people getting cold weather dogs in California, or Grey Parrots on a whim. People buy animals that they like regardless of what the animals need.

 

[Hawkfish3.0]

Wow, what a lot of crap floating around in this thread.

The fish will not grow as it should. Through scientific studies, researchers have found that fish secrete a natural hormone that, if it's levels build up, will stunt the growth of the fish. This is not healthy and will lead to a premature death of the fish. The only way to avoid letting this hormone's levels build up in your tank is to either do multiple massive weekly water changes, or house the fish in a high volume tank.

There. I have given the original poster some useful information and didn't set him on fire with unnecessary or unwarranted flaming. I can only hope that he does the responsible thing and gets the fish to someone who can properly care for it.

 

[beex215]

wrap up the fish in tape.i do it all the time.

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

lol that was so wrong!

 

[ShadowBass]

Successfully meaning the cat was fine in the tank, had no prob turning around, was interactive with the owner, super healthy, etc. Though, I would personally prefer to keep one in a pool so I can swim with it. Lol. Just saying it can be done to an extent for those with limited space.

You're suggesting a healthy fully grown RTC can turn around and interact just fine a 6ft (at most) long aquarium that's 24 inches front to back? How does that work for a big fat 4 ft long fish? It's like stuffing it into a box.

Ok, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. I can keep a fullgrown silver arowana in a 125g and it will be able to turn around and interact (after all they're extremely flexible unlike an RTC), but it's still a horrible idea.

I don't suggest people keep fish in a tank just because it will physically fit in that tank.

My advice would be to start trying to find an owner for this fish NOW while it's still easy to transport or ship, or so you can at least find someone by the time it's big enough the pet store doesn't want it. I hesitate to say bring it back to the pet store since someone else with a small tank may just buy it. Maybe try to contact a zoo or aquarium around there and see if they would be willing to take it (but often enough they don't need anymore big catfish).
Make plans as far in advance as possible since they grow fast and you probably won't be able to find someone to take him quick enough once he's already grown fairly large.

Or else start building yourself a huge pond.