{"product_id":"rjgrc","title":"Golden Redtail Catfish – Hemibagrus wyckioides","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Redtail Catfish (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemibagrus wyckioides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking golden color morph of a powerful large-growing freshwater catfish, recognized for its pale gold-to-cream body, long barbels, muscular build, and distinctive tail coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive predatory species is best suited for experienced aquarists with the space and filtration required for a very large adult fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is offered in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emultiple size options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The actual fish size received will correspond to the size variation selected at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemibagrus wyckioides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Redtail Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bagridae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mekong \/ Chao Phraya and surrounding river systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 in \/ 130 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive \/ Predatory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom to Mid Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Redtail Catfish grow into extremely large and powerful fish and require substantial swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles may initially be kept in appropriately sized grow-out aquariums, but long-term care requires a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every large custom aquarium or indoor pond-style system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended setup includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge open swimming areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong biological and mechanical filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh oxygenation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood and large rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure shelters without restricting swimming space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA securely covered aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species produces substantial waste, making oversized filtration and regular water changes especially important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 72–82°F \/ 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Strong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia and nitrite should remain at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water quality and regular maintenance are essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Redtail Catfish are predatory carnivores and should receive a varied protein-rich diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChopped seafood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrustaceans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen fish-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality sinking carnivore pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther appropriately sized meaty foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA varied prepared diet is preferred over routine use of live feeder fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a large, aggressive predatory catfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall fish and other animals that can fit into its mouth may be viewed as prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank mates, if attempted, should be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge and robust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo large to be swallowed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapable of competing for food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate for a large predator aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual temperament can vary, and aggression may increase with size and maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoration \u0026amp; Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Redtail Catfish is valued for its distinctive pale golden coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual fish may vary naturally in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden or cream body coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFin coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor intensity may also change depending on age, lighting, diet, environment, stress, and 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