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X2 Redtail / Tiger Shovelnose Hybrid Catfish Sml/Med 1"-2" | X10 Assorted South American CichlidsTHIS PACKAGE IS FOR: X2 REDTAIL TIGER SHOVELNOSE HYBRID CATFISH SM MD 1" 2" x10 ASSORTED SOUTH AMERICAN CICHLIDS ********************************************************************* X2 REDTAIL TIGER SHOVELNOSE HYBRID CATFISH SM MD 1" 2" Origin Brasil and environs Maximum Size Three to four feet Longevity 15 years probably more Housing 30 Gallon + Security Likes caves when small Substrate None needed Temperature Prefers 70 to 80o Attitude Loafs all

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X2 REDTAIL / TIGER SHOVELNOSE HYBRID CATFISH SM/MD 1"-2"

x10 ASSORTED SOUTH AMERICAN CICHLIDS

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X2 REDTAIL / TIGER SHOVELNOSE HYBRID CATFISH SM/MD 1"-2"

Name: X2 Redtail / Tiger Shovelnose Hybrid Catfish Sml/Med 1"-2" | X10 Assorted South American Cichlids
Brand: visitminturnoscauri.it
SKU: 93541309013
Price: 156.53 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5454 (185 reviews)

Origin

Brasil and environs

Maximum Size

Three to four feet

Longevity

15 years – probably more

Housing

30 Gallon +

Security

Likes caves when small

Substrate

None needed

Temperature

Prefers 70 to 80o

Attitude

Loafs all day. Eats all night.

Foods

Anything plus rocks

Water

Keep clean

Threat

Heavy metals, ammonia

The Red-tailed Catfish Phractocephalus hemioliopterus is easily recognized and one of the most attractive of the catfish species. As a member of the Pimelodidae family it is long whiskered, but Its beautiful red tail and white belly are its unmistakable characteristics. This fish is the only member of its genus and with its distinct appearance, it's only confused with an occasional hybrid that may appear from time to time. It is also known as the South American Red Tailed Catfish, Banana Catfish and Redtail Catfish. Flat-nosed Catfish and Antenna Catfish are generic names applied to this fish as well as some other members of its family.

This catfish gets really big. They can reach 3 feet or more in captivity and there are reports of specimens reaching up to 5 feet in the wild. Because of their large size they are a favorite game fish and anglers love them. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) reports that the current world record weight for this fish is a whopping 123 lbs. 7 oz. (56 kg). This world record is held by Gilberto Fernandes for a specimen he caught in the Amazon River on April 3, 2010.

Even though the Red-tailed catfish is one of the larger fish in the Amazon, this is not a food fish for the natives. It has a dark colored flesh and according to Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod, in his book 'Aquarium Fishes of the World (1998)', the natives will only eat white flesh. According to Wikipedia, in an attempt to develop a viable food fish they have been hybridized with other fish species, like the Pseudoplatystoma sp. of Tiger Shovelnose. The resultant hybrids are generally known as Tiger Redtail Catfish. These will sometimes show up in the aquarium hobby under various common names.

Despite their attractive appearance, these catfish get very large and so are not recommended for the average aquarist. They are only able to be kept in a smaller aquarium as juveniles. Being fast growers they will quickly need a larger and larger aquarium. A minimum sized tank would be at least 1000 gallons, and for the largest sized ones it could easily be 1500 gallons or more. This is a huge tank, making them not really suitable for most homes. They are best left to public aquariums or only kept by advanced aquarists with the space and means to provide them with the appropriate habitat and care for their entire lifespan.

Red-tailed Catfish are not real active and would prefer a large cave or den to hang out in. If the tank is dimly lit, then just a few large pieces of bogwood will suffice. These fish are actually quite peaceful, but they have a big mouth and a hearty appetite. They can't be kept with smaller fish as these tank-mates will become lunch sooner or later. They are also territorial with their own kind as well as other catfish from the Pimelodidae family,but are fine kept with other same-sized large fish with a similar temperament.

x10 Assorted South American Cichlid SM/MD FRY - FRESH WATER LIVE FISH FREE SHIPPING

They will be scooped out our holding tanks. We cannot guarantee we will be able to scoop ALL different types, but we will try to get a good variety.

This package is for x10 Assorted South American Cichlids FRY / Approx 1"-2" EACH

Possible Random Selection that may be included when we scoop them out of holding tub:

Jack Dempsey Cichlid

Blue Acara Cichlid

Keyhole Cichlid

Green Severum Cichlid

German Blue Ram Cichlid

Peacock Bass Cichlid

Dovii Cichlid

Green Terror Cichlid

Apistogramma Pucallpaensis Cichlid

Thorichthys Ellioti Cichlid

Blue Kribensis Cichlid

Golden Dwarf Acara Cichlid

Vieja Argentea Cichlid

Chocolate Cichlid

Zebra Pike Cichlid

Neetroplus Nematopus Cichlid

Geophagus Altifrons Cichlid

Jewel Cichlid

Gold Severum Cichlid

Acarichthys Heckelii Cichlid

Texas Cichlid

Kribensis Cichlid

Pink Convict Cichlid

Geophagus Jurupari Cichlid

Sajica Cichlid

Krobia Itanyi Cichlid

Rainbow Cichlid

Firemouth Meeki Cichlid

Checkerboard Cichlid

Aequidens Diadema Cichlid

Longfin Gold Ram Cichlid

Paratilapia Bleekeri Cichlid

Vieja Argentea Cichlid

Bolivian Ram Cichlid

Electric Blue Ram Cichlid

Geophagus Brasiliensis Cichlid

Fire Red Apisto. Agassizi Cichlid

Herichthys Bocourti Cichlid

Black Convict Cichlid

Blonde Honduran Red Point Convict Cichlid

Albino Kyoga Red Xystichromis sp. Cichlid

Apistogramma Erythrura Cichlid

Balloon Blue Ram Cichlid

Balloon Electric Blue Ram Cichlid

Bandit Cichlid

Double Red Apisto Cacatouides Cichlid

Electric Blue Acara

Geophagus sp. Rio Negro Cichlid

South American cichlids are attractive, active, are generally quite durable fish. They are found in a range of sizes and with some very beautiful coloration.

Their behaviors are very intriguing, and many interact with their keepers and their environment making them favorite aquarium fish for many hobbyists.

Cichlids are found around the globe, in the Americas, Africa and parts of Asia. The “type specimen” for the cichlid family is the South American cichlid Cichla ocellaris, commonly known as the Peacock Bass or Peacock Cichlid. Thus the American cichlids are sometimes referred to as the “true cichlids” though all species are actually true cichlids.

The South American Cichlids or New World Cichlids are those found primarily in Central and South America, with a number of species native to Mexico, and the Texas Cichlid found in the southern part of North America. The actual number of cichlid species is unknown but estimated at more than 2000, with at least 1300 species scientifically described. South American Cichlids and Central American Cichlids are estimated at about 570 species.

They are categorized as "secondary freshwater fish" - meaning their ancestors were marine fish. It is believed that cichlids moved to freshwaters from the marine environment, and they have features relating to a number of marine species including the damsels, wrasses, parrot fish, and surfperches. This helps to explain why many species can do well in salty water, and in fact some species extend their range into parts of the ocean.