redtail catfish size

[Danscichlids88]

How big do redtail cats get and what size tank do you need to house one.

 

[frogman5]

big and bigger

 

[Juxtaroberto]

I've read reports of up to 6 feet in length. That's like a whole person!

The tank would probably have to be the size of a condominium. =D

 

[Austin]

search feature....

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bigger tank

if you have to ask, just don't do it...

 

[Danscichlids88]

there is about a 16 inch redtail at one of my LFS for 100 I wouldt pay that is that a steep price or average price

 

[Austin]

i think steep personally. but like we said, growth rates of a couple inches a month at least and there are people on here with 36"ers i believe (necro? basslover?). hope you're actually ready...

 

[Danscichlids88]

I want one eventually thats why im tring to find out a good tank size for one but wouldt get one till I have a proper set up for it.

 

[coreyweinkoetz]

They will out grow any hot tub you can find
your I the league of swimming pool size fish more than a 1,000 gallons but worth every penny!

 

[Danscichlids88]

so I guess ill have to put a swimming pool in the basement

 

[aquaman45]

Redtail cats grow alarmingly if kept properly,2 inches to 12 inches in 6 months is very common,in 2years you have a two foot monster.Dont buy one of these magnificent fish unless you have the resourses to keep it long term,a 10 foot x 4 x 2.5 high would be a minimum to do it justice.In the wild they grow between five and six feet like already suggested,most captives top out at 3.5 feet long....still a monsterous fish !!!!