Short Body Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) Gourami High-quality cichlid pellets (primary staple)

High-quality cichlid pellets (primary staple)

Also known as the Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid

Despite the name

Avoid: Small fish (may be eaten)

Short Body Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) Gourami High-quality cichlid pellets (primary staple)Phractocephalus hemioliopterus, or redtail catfish, are often known as the vacuums of the tank that will not only eat anything they can fit in their mouth that looks appetizing but also grow to a grand length of 2 feet within one year! Their growth in length depends on how much they are eating and if they have enough in an aquarium to grow. These freshwater catfish are black on top and white stomachs as well as red tail fins. They are carnivorous but