about the biggest catfish in the world
Red Tail Catfish and sometimes mentioned in the market d RTC is a predatory fish that has scientifically Phractocephalus hemiliopterus. and comes from an order with a family of mustachioed fish, namely the Pimelodidae family. It has a body similar to a catfish with a black body color and white belly color, red tail fin. the shape of the head is bigger and wider than the body of Doraemon's head. The length of this fish can grow quite large, which is more or less a maximum of about 1 meter, with a body weight of almost 80 kg.
This fish resides in freshwater rivers, or usually likes to hide in rocks and riverbed plants during the day and looks for food during the day (Nocturnal). Just like other species of mustache fish in general, these fish are omnivores. The main food is fish, shrimp, frogs and plants on the riverbed.
The unique fact is that it has a unique body, the head of Doraemon or looks elegant. Fish are very greedy predators or don't have a sense of satiety. sometimes make the fish do not get feed. fish eat whatever is there (opportunist). This fish eats even though its stomach is full, and often regurgitates it again. maybe most who have kept this fish are sometimes annoying. because, quickly contaminate the aquarium.
The solution is friends don't give too much feed, by adjusting the food rations according to their body size. Friends are still doubtful, keep an eye on him even though he has finished eating. That way you can know what measure is right for this fish. Try to mate this fish tank, not fish that have a smaller size with it. This fish is compatible with Pbass, Oscar, Alligator, or other fish that are larger than their bodies.
the older they grow up, the red color of the fin tail becomes more red and beautiful to look at. This fish can be found on the continent of South America, for example Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Suriname and Brazil. found in the Amazon, Orinoco, or Essequibo Rivers. This fish is considered to have a fairly long life span of up to 20 years if cared for properly.
Oh yes, Red Tail Catfish in Indonesia are Invasive Fish, friends. Because it does not include fish native to Indonesia. If they are released freely into the river, the impact will be to destroy the ecosystem or population of local fish species native to Indonesia so that they have the potential to cause extinction. Also considering that this fish has a greedy nature that does not know hunger.
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