23Skidoo Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 I'm searching for med-lge American catfish, as i'd like one for my cichlid tank, but i'm only intersted in juveniles. Ehat species am i likely to find, in the upto 30-36 inch range? I'm sorta interested in the large asian cats as well, but not really, at least until i can get a mekong cat anyway :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barca888 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 are u sure about the dimensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23Skidoo Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 I am after a catfish that will grow upto 36 inches (90cm)Preferably one of the South American species. I have no idea what is out there.I would consider asian catfish, but i want it for a large cichlid tank. And would prefer a juvenile. All i want to know is what is out there? Available to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urodacus Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 tiger shover nose, planiceps, marmoratus, ID sharks etc. Cant think of any more :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Leirius longibarbis (marmoratus is a junior synonym) will grow to 36". Try P blochii, ornatus or even lima they all stay pretty small. Clarias are also a nice fish but are considered noxious in almost every state from memory? but are still available, even in some LFS . Alot of the L numbers will also gte quite large. Some up to 40" (A adonis- i have some for sale PM me if interested). S. planiceps, TSN and ID sharks all get far larger then 3'. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23Skidoo Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 Thanks guys, i'm trying to organise a 3'x3'x4' tank and am looking for a nice cat for it thanks for ya help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[-fireStorm-] Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 3'x3'x4' for a 3' fish??? To keep a fish of this size you'd need a tank of at least 10'Lx4'Wx3'H. And if its a large predatory species...then a bigger tank will be needed. Predatory catfish need a-lot of space, they are quite active. And they feel really cramped if their barbels touch both sides of the tank at the same time, this makes them go nuts, dashing around the tank, smashing into the sides of tank etc.At most you'd be able to house an 18" fish. -Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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