Family: | Pimelodidae |
Species: |
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus |
Common Name: |
Redtail Catfish |
Size: | Up to 48 inches (122 cm) |
Note: | Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions. |
Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Rio Negro, Venezuela, Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
Min Tank Size: | 120 gallon for young, public aquarium for adults. |
Diet: | Carnivore. |
Behavior: | Predatory. |
Water: | 68 – 79°F (20 – 26°C) pH range: 5.8 – 6.8; dH range: 10 |
Care: | Difficult. |
Communities: | Cannot be kept with smaller fish. |
Suitability: | Poor, grows to large for the home aquaria. |