When I got this catfish as a present a year ago I was told it was a RTC X LSN. However I think it might be a RTC X TSN. I plan on getting a 300 gal tank soon for it. Its only about 8-9 inchs right now. How big should this thing get anyways? 
RTC X LSN or is it really just a RTC X TSN
- Thread starter TDcatshish
- Start date
looks like a standard hybrid to me. As for overall size, i have heard varying reports from 36-60" and possibly more. It should be remembered one of the genetic parents, rtc, grows to 5 feet in the wild. so it is possible that if the right genes are present and active, this one could reach that size. With that said a 300 will work for a while, my two 14" hybrids are in a 360, but i believe its recommended an adult should be housed in no less than an 8x10' pond. hopefully these numbers dont scare you!
Yep, RTCxTSN, not LSN. If you feed, care, and house them right, expect 2 feet in 1-1.5 years, 3 feet in 2-2.5 years, 4 feet in 3-4 years and possibly 5 feet in 10-20 years. Mine biggest reached 3.5' TL in 2.5 years. You will need a far bigger "boat" than 300 gal.
This may be helpful when thinking about its ID: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?504571-Try-to-Id-this-guy
This may be helpful when thinking about its ID: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?504571-Try-to-Id-this-guy