Silurus wrote:What kind of redtail are we talking about here. South American or Asian?

i dont know what is the differance between the two. he is about 2 foot long with a marbled head white belly and red tail and red tinge on the dorsal fin

i have just purchased a red tailed cat fish. i wonder if anyone could provide me with any information on feeding and keeping these wonderfull giants as i am finding it impossible to find any books on the subject.thanks for any info sidewinder