6" Shortbody Redtail Catfish

6” Shortbody Redtail Catfish

If you're searching for a next-level freshwater predator that makes a serious visual impact, the 6” Shortbody Redtail Catfish is your dream fish. A stunning mutation of the classic Phractocephalus hemioliopterus, this shortbody morph grows thick and wide instead of long and lean—making it an unbeatable centerpiece for monster aquariums.

At 6 inches, this juvenile shortbody redtail is already packing on mass. With its bulldog-like proportions, vibrant red tail, and oversized head, it looks like a tank—and behaves like one too. These fish are notorious for their powerful feedings and impressive growth rates. Whether you're building a predator pond, setting up a jumbo display tank, or collecting rare catfish morphs, this fish is the showstopper you’ve been looking for.

💣 Why a 6” Shortbody Redtail Catfish?

• Heavily built body shape — shorter but wider and deeper than regular redtails

• High visual impact in tanks with monster peacocks, Oscars, and datnoids

• Rare morph with limited availability in the U.S. market

• Incredible feeding response — eats frozen shrimp, tilapia, and carnivore pellets

• A must-have for YouTube-inspired setups featured by creators like Bass Fishing Productions and The Fish Guys

These aren’t your average bottom-dwellers. The 6” size puts you ahead of the grow-out curve, with a fish that’s already past the delicate baby stage and well on its way to becoming a beast.

🧬 Species Profile

• Scientific Name: Phractocephalus hemioliopterus (Shortbody Morph)

• Common Name: Shortbody Redtail Catfish

• Origin: Amazon Basin (Tank-bred morph)

• Max Size: 24–30 inches (shortbody), versus 48"+ standard morph

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, powerful predator

• Minimum Tank Size: 300 gallons+

• Diet: Carnivore — Live, frozen, and prepared carnivore diets

• Water Parameters:

  • Temp: 76–84°F

  • pH: 6.5–7.5

  • Flow: Low to moderate

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• 1x Live 6” Shortbody Redtail Catfish

• Professionally quarantined and feeding on prepared foods

• Shipped with Live Arrival Guarantee

• Packed with heat or cold packs (seasonally), insulation, and oxygen

• Eligible for overnight or 2-day shipping options

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🧠 Who Is This For?

• Monster fish keepers ready to house a true predator

• Collectors of rare morphs and exotic catfish

• YouTube aquarium fans building tanks 

• Aquarists with predator tanks featuring Cichla, Oscars, Arowana, etc.

• Customers looking for big visual impact in a grow-out or display tank

The 6” Shortbody Redtail Catfish brings massive character, bold color, and unmatched presence to any freshwater predator tank. It’s not just a fish—it’s the apex of what a redtail catfish can be. Limited stock. Maximum impact.

👉 Buy your Shortbody Redtail Catfish (6”) now at RobsAquatics.com