Asian Redtail Catfish

Care requirements

• Minimum tank A purpose-built adult system. Confirm the footprint, depth, and filtration before buying.
• Adult size 51 in (1300 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
• pH 6.5–7.5
• GH 4–12 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Provide a secure lid, strong filtration, and room for an adult to turn. Add tankmates only in a suitable adult setup and choose fish too large to swallow.

Diet

Use a suitable complete carnivore pellet when accepted, with appropriate varied frozen or fresh invertebrate foods. Confirm feeding response and avoid relying on feeder fish.

Hikari Tropical Food Sticks is a prepared option if the fish accepts floating food and the pieces fit.