Short Body RTC size?

[Predator07]

If they don't fit in the RTC's mouth, it can be tried.

Gotcha. What are there max size (Shortbody Rtc)??

 

[fishhead0103666]

Gotcha. What are there max size (Shortbody Rtc)??

vincentwugwg said about 3’

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Gotcha. What are there max size (Shortbody Rtc)??

As Brian said above. I'd trust Vincent on 2'-3'.

 

[jjohnwm]

Shortbody RTC's can only be kept safely with Widebody cichlids.

 

[Brazzen1]

I know this is an old thread, but most on this subject are. What’s the long term information on these? I keep seeing old posts of people having them for maybe a matter of months then no updates,

 

[GatorGarBoiii]

I know this is an old thread, but most on this subject are. What’s the long term information on these? I keep seeing old posts of people having them for maybe a matter of months then no updates,

i think the new sb are a bit more hardy now then in 2020, selective breeding/choosing only ones with straight spines, but what do i know, the closest thing i have to a monster fish is my little largemouth

 

[breadman]

Hey everyone, I absolutely love RTCs, but definitely cannot properly house one for life so will not be getting one. However, I know short body variations are a thing, and have done some digging but can't really seem to find much about their average size in aquaria. I've seen some people saying 2' max but wanted to see if anyone has any more info/personal experience with SBRTC. I'm planning on starting up a new fish room and want to eventually build an 8x4 tank, so was hoping maybe Id be able to house one of these guys if I implement a ton of filtration. Thanks.

Short body redtail catfish still grow pretty big, often 2-2.5 feet, and need huge tanks with strong filtration. An 8х4 could work for a juvenile, but they’ll need more space as they grow and produce a lot of waste.