科: Pimelodidae
レッドテールキャットフィッシュ(Phractocephalus hemioliopterus)はピメロドゥス科に分類される淡水魚で、南米アマゾンに分布する。成魚は約 135–198 cm、適水温 24–30 °C。
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus is a Pimelodidae from South America. In the wild it prefers large rivers and floodplains over sand; in the aquarium it stays predatory toward fish close to its mouth size. Plan on 135–198 cm of adult fish at 24–30 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
中級者向き。Predatory toward fish close to its mouth size。Singles or small groups in very large tanks。
24–30 °C を安定して維持。pH 6.5–7.5、GH 5–15 dGH。
成魚は 135–198 cm。最低 500 L。
Carnivore; meaty sinking foods。Fine sand上で採餌する性質を活かし、沈む餌も与える。
可能。Predatory toward fish close to its mouth size。おすすめ:Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesとの混泳は避ける。
南米アマゾン原産。Large rivers and floodplains over sand、Moderate current。
繁殖:Not bred in home aquaria。Hard to distinguish。