My friend has a 4-5 feet RTC in her indoor pond and the colors seem to fade slightly.Do these fish retain their coloring when they push 3-4ft? I mean does the red/orange colored part fade or does it stay the same? Nice fish by the way
My redtail catfish
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Dont get me wrong Im not calling a bad fish keeper. I was just thinking that it is a really slow growth rate on a cat like this. Even if he does only eat fish shrimp and blood worms he should be well over 2 feet.geesh people I said he is about 2 years because I wasn't sure but I asked my wife how old he was and she said the oldest he would be is 18 months. The didnt grow that fast mainly because he will not eat any pellets, or veggies. He will only eat fish, shrimp, bloodworms.
He has been in the 150 gallon tank since he was little. What are you people trying to insinuate.
I'm going to have to agree with everyone who thinks the fish is being stunted.
I've heard of people growing their RTC's to +26" in 8 months.
What else do you have in the tank?
Remember RTC's produce a ton of waste as they're big eaters and also shed their body mucus.
He will definetly outgrow that tank :headbang2:
I've heard of people growing their RTC's to +26" in 8 months.
What else do you have in the tank?
Remember RTC's produce a ton of waste as they're big eaters and also shed their body mucus.
He will definetly outgrow that tank :headbang2:
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Well what do you want me to do. I cant force him to grow. What can I do but feed him, do water changes and have enough filtration for a 200 gallon tank.
First of all I know how big he will get. I did the research before I bought him. I am aware that he will outgrow my freakin tank. How many times do you all have to tell me let alone already know myself.
Next time I even think of posting a pic of my fish I will def post it somewhere else. This may be my last post. You all know how to make someone feel welcome on my 15th post. I have been an avid fish keeper for 20 years. This is not my first rodeo and have kept many different types of fish. Dont assume someone is an idiot.
Whoa... A little defensive?
I dont think anyone here assumes you're an idiot. It just seems strange that the fish only be that size for its age.
I believe you did your research and I think its awesome that it will outgrow the tank... thats why I inserted this guy: :headbang2:
I know 150g seems like a lot, but that footprint isnt ideal for this guy.
72x24x20 would work nice.
just my 2 cents...
anyways, welcome to AC and keep us updated!
I dont think anyone here assumes you're an idiot. It just seems strange that the fish only be that size for its age.
These statements make make me wonder... its not a matter of IF, but a matter of WHEN.I might have to sell him if he out grows the tank
I believe you did your research and I think its awesome that it will outgrow the tank... thats why I inserted this guy: :headbang2:
I know 150g seems like a lot, but that footprint isnt ideal for this guy.
72x24x20 would work nice.
just my 2 cents...
anyways, welcome to AC and keep us updated!
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Jeez man calm down. Nobody assulted you or called you any names. We just read it as we see it. There is a stunted fish, we want to know why. Just relax no one is trying to hurt your feelings.
I agree I wish I had a bigger tank however the tank was purchased 2 years before the fish. I have always kept african cichlids in this tank.
As far as the idiot comment.....really though how many times does it need to be said "he is going to outgrow that tank". and I love this comment "What are you feeding him", give me a break I know how to take care of a fish. He is just a little on the slow side I guess. He wont eat the dry pellets I wish he would. He got spoiled. I have moved since I bought him and he almost died, might of caused the growth stunt, i dont know??
But really why try to find something wrong. Just leave a comment of how nice he does look and leave it alone after the first few comments about his size.
