{"product_id":"rotflossen-antennenwels-phractocephalus-hemioliopterus","title":"Redtail Catfish – Phractocephalus hemioliopterus | Majestic large catfish with a bright red caudal fin","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"417\"\u003eThe Redtail Catfish (\u003cem data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"469\"\u003ePhractocephalus hemioliopterus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the world's most famous and impressive freshwater catfish. With its contrasting colors, massive build, and intensely red caudal fin, it is a true eye-catcher in large aquariums. This species originates from the Amazon basin and is one of South America's largest freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eYoung animals, such as the captive-bred specimens offered here, already show the typical pattern of a dark upper side, light underside, and striking, bright red caudal fin. \u003cem data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"993\"\u003ePhractocephalus hemioliopterus\u003c\/em\u003e is peaceful towards fish of similar size, but due to its eventual size, it can only be permanently kept in very large aquariums or public display tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1187\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 120cm \u0026amp; 50kg\u003cbr data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Amazon, Orinoco, Essequibo systems) – \u003cstrong data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003eCaptive-bred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–30 °C\u003cbr data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1384\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20 °dGH\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, grows large, bottom-oriented\u003cbr data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1500 l (long-term \u0026gt;10,000 l), with current, sand substrate \u0026amp; roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eThe Redtail Catfish is an omnivore with a preference for animal food. Frozen and live foods such as mysis, krill, shrimp, or fish pieces are ideal. Juveniles also eat food pellets and sinking granules. A varied, high-quality diet promotes strong growth and intense colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1958\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1993\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003ePhractocephalus hemioliopterus\u003c\/em\u003e grows \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly and requires a \u003cstrong\u003every\u003c\/strong\u003e large tank after only a short time. Strong filtration, regular water changes, and plenty of space are mandatory. Best kept individually or with robust large fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562749256013,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/3019_6de7cb18178d2afc8290f05d56d87277.jpg?v=1773958375","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/rotflossen-antennenwels-phractocephalus-hemioliopterus","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}