Red Tail Catfish?

[gazelle]

At what size is do you guys think a rtc can be in a 4' x 4' by 2' before it outgrows it? I'm assuming I can't keep it in there for life right?

 

[moo.]

It wouldnt be big enough for life, but youll be able to get a couple years out of it.

 

[gazelle]

It wouldnt be big enough for life, but youll be able to get a couple years out of it.

At what size should I get rid of it? and how do I get rid of a RTC? I see babies fs all the time but no big ones for sale

 

[moo.]

If your not going to be able to provide a bigger tank or pond for it, i probably wouldnt get one in the first place. From what ive read on this site it can be really difficult to find homes for large RTCs

 

[matt clark]

rtc will grow 2ft in the first year. you will prob get a year and a half out of it. but like moo said if you cant provide for this fish i would just leave it and get somthing else

 

[mqktandy]

that tank will last about 6-8months if you buy him around 2". Thats also assuming you have a massive bio filtration setup to keep it healthy. These guys grow quick about 2" a month and 4x4 is a nice foot print for a baby one but as it will outgrow it quickly U should be setting up at least a 500gal or a indoor pond when you get him. Generally by the time u have the new tank set up and cycled hell be ready to move. And dont buy one unless your planning on housing him for life.