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<b>Common Names:</b> Redtail Cat
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
<br><b>Family:</b> Pimelodidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 5.5-6.8 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 70-76°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 9-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 15 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 55 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 300g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Redtail Cats breed using external fertilization after laying their eggs. Breeding in an aquarium setting is rare.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> With large fish
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Rocks, plants, and large driftwood should be used to enhance and simulate a natural environment. Since the Redtail Catfish is a highly active fish, a tightly covered aquarium should be used to prevent it from jumping out of the tank. They mature into a very heavy fish and should be maintained in a reinforced aquarium.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> South America
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