The Red Tail Catfish reaches a length of 130 centimetres. This species is the largest catfish in Asia and may reach a weight of 80 kilograms. The caudal fin is white when the fish is small, but it becomes bright red when it reaches about 15 cm. Due to its adult size, a suitable aquarium or heated pond will be required to house this specimen. A minimum of 10 000 litres are recommended
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