Red tail catfish question

[Lund]

How big do they get in the home aquarium? How long can I have one in a 110g tank? And do they need periods of fasting (not eating)? I'm looking at getting a redtail cat, and I just want to cover my bases before jumping in over my head. Thanks for your help.

 

[Honda12]

Big, at least 3' if not more. It would out grow your 110 in less than a year. So unless you can get something at least 6' long and 4' wide minimum I wouldn't suggest getting one.

 

[Lund]

Wow 3' plus. I was thinking in the neiborhood of two feet, and that in 3-5 years. Without thinking a 110 is way inadequate, given that it will out grow it in less then a year. Thanks for you help.

 

[necrocanis]

you're looking at 2 ft. in about a year or less!!!

 

[Bassman89]

they never stop growing and those things get massive..quick...but when it gets too big for your tank you could always sell it to someone with a bigger tank or a lfs

 

[danny]

ive had mine for about 2 years and hes 16inc
i might be wrong but i think the growth rate may be partly down to the individual

 

[Carl D]

Your best bet is budget for a tropical pond or don't bother as they can get to 6 feet long. Take a look at these monsters.

 

[danny]

nice pics but has any one ever got one so big in captivity
ive nether seen one biger than 3ft in aquaria im not saying it dont happen
but i susepect its not as commen as some would like to think........(maybe??)

 

[moxxommox]

nah they only grow about 10 inches... here is one in a betta barracks.



he is about 10 years old.

 

[moxxommox]

sorry but the pix are on my phone. =)