Would an RTC prefer a group or solitude? If so how many in a group? Would a group of gars be intimidating to a solitary RTC? Do groups emit a more aggressive environment?
RTC in group or solitude
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I don't know much about these guys, but here is a thread about RTCs: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/...want-to-keep-a-rtc-red-tailed-catfish.346243/
From what this thread and other resources said, they do best in solitude. But I have seen groups of them together (mind you, this was at the Dallas World Aquarium with a 50,000-gallon tank or something like that...it also had a Manatee, Arapaima, Dorados, etc.). It depends on whether you have the space for such a monster/or group of monsters.
But for more knowledgeable people who actually keep these guys, here are a few who could help:
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.I live in Dallas. Been there many times, wonderful place. Thanks for the link and info!First, welcome to the fun group!
I don't know much about these guys, but here is a thread about RTCs: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/...want-to-keep-a-rtc-red-tailed-catfish.346243/
From what this thread and other resources said, they do best in solitude. But I have seen groups of them together (mind you, this was at the Dallas World Aquarium with a 50,000-gallon tank or something like that...it also had a Manatee, Arapaima, Dorados, etc.). It depends on whether you have the space for such a monster/or group of monsters.
But for more knowledgeable people who actually keep these guys, here are a few who could help:
Welcome to MFK
RTCs are territorial and aggressive towards their own kind when they are about 6 inches, after which they don't bother each other that much. I have once kept three, and they were extremely aggressive towards each other under the 7 to 8 inch range, thus I lost two. Since then I have only kept one, not only because they get massive but also because they eat a lot and have a huge bioload too.
Edit: RTC are not schooling fish and they prefer solitude.
Which color morph to get…….. lol also thanks for info!
I personally recommend getting a platinum RTC. They are absolutely beautiful.Oooo, saw there were golden RTC and phantom for cheaper. Might cop one of them. They also look like platinum. Ill let you know once I have it or if I do, just gotta get the 300 setup outside then get everything ready to build the 2000+
Will do, not gonna give up on it like I see most of the posts are. Just gonna be a waiting process of course. I need to wait until the garage is torn out and an expansion of the house is put in. From there I will build the pond next to it to allow for a close supply of power for electrical purposes and such. Will be more so length and width than depth I would say. I am curious though, what should depth be? I also posted in filters and such to hopefully grt a better understanding of how to water change and such. Hoping I can have florida gar grown out first then rtc grow then an alligator gar to accompany florida. Then add 2 more fish to make sure not to overstock. I also dont want too many fish as I do not wanna be making a ton of water changes all the time.
