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Red-Tailed Catfish | Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

SKU 1099279
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Live Fish — Click & Collect Only

Order your fish online and collect them from our Aquatics department in Newlands. We do not ship or deliver live fish.

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Click & Collect information

How Click & Collect works for live fish:

Place your order online and choose Click & Collect at checkout. Please wait until you receive confirmation from us that your order is ready before travelling to the store.

Your fish will be held for collection by our Aquatics team at Newlands Home & Garden Centre, Clondalkin. When you arrive, bring your order confirmation and a member of the team will prepare your livestock for collection.

Please note: live fish are not shipped or delivered. Collection times can vary depending on livestock preparation and availability, so please wait for your ready-to-collect confirmation before setting off.

Species care guide

Fish Care Guide

Use this guide to check the aquarium size, water conditions, behaviour, compatibility and feeding needs of this fish before bringing it home.

Live fish are Click & Collect only.
Order online and collect from Newlands Aquatics.

Red-Tailed Catfish | Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

Choose the aquarium for the adult animal and its companions. A mature filter and stable, species-appropriate water conditions are essential.

At a Glance

Origin & natural habitat Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador; freshwater habitats.
Adult size Can exceed 120 cm and become extremely heavy.
Temperament Giant predator; eats fish that fit in its mouth
Activity Use a consistent light/dark cycle with sheltered resting places.
Social needs Choose companions sharing its adult size, water conditions and behaviour.

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.

Adult housing A specialist heated indoor pond or public-aquarium-scale installation is required. No standard domestic aquarium is suitable; have the full adult installation assessed before purchase.
Enclosure type Mature freshwater aquarium, unless a different water type is specified below.
Temperature 21–26°C
Water chemistry pH 6.0–7.5; hardness 2–12dGH
Substrate Species-appropriate sand or smooth gravel; avoid sharp material around bottom-dwelling fish.
Furnishings & filtration Specialist heated pond-scale system with exceptional filtration for the very large adult

Behaviour & Compatibility

A very large predator that swallows smaller companions and produces substantial waste.

Feeding & Nutrition

Quality carnivore pellets and appropriate meaty food. Feed measured portions and remove leftovers to protect water quality. Feed measured portions rather than allowing food to accumulate; juveniles may need smaller, more frequent meals. Make sure bottom-dwelling or shy animals receive their share.

Routine Care

Check appetite, breathing, equipment and water temperature daily. Test water regularly; ammonia and nitrite must remain at zero. Make regular partial water changes using conditioned, temperature-matched water. Rinse biological filter media in removed tank water, preserving the filter bacteria.

Important Before Buying

For specialist keepers with a documented long-term installation. A juvenile aquarium is temporary; confirm the adult plan with our aquatic team before buying.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.

Complete your aquarium

Plants, aquascaping and the essentials for your fish.