🐟 Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus)
Freshwater Giant Catfish • Large Predatory Species • Amazon River Fish • Heavy Bio-Load Catfish
 
📋 The Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) is one of the most iconic Amazonian giants, famous for its bold red tail, powerful body structure, and rapid growth rate.
This species requires very clean water, strong filtration, and enormous swimming space due to its extreme adult size.
Despite being a predator, juveniles are generally community friendly with similarly sized tankmates but will consume anything small enough to swallow.
As a rare species in terms of responsible aquarium keeping, the Redtail Catfish is best suited for large ponds, public aquariums, and experienced keepers who can provide long-term space and filtration capacity.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Iconic Red Tail: Highly recognizable coloration
🌿 Large Active Predator: Requires huge swimming space
⚪ Community Friendly (Large Species): Peaceful but predatory to small fish
📏 Rapid Growth Giant: Often reaches 80–130 cm in captivity
💧 Clean Water Lover: Needs strong filtration & oxygenation