Catfish Mixed 40 Gal.

[kniesh]

Hi guys, I have been trying to think about what to put in my 40 gal 4ft long tank now for a while. I have finally decided on Catfish community. I am no expert on these however an a little help would be much appreciated. I have put ther list in the think fish community creator as I usually do and it s=doesn't say there are any problems, but obviously experience is better. My list is;

1x Rtbs
1x Peacock Eel
3x Pictus Catfish
1x Striped Talking Cat
2x Bristlenose Plec
2x Hoplo
1x Zebra Plec
6x Group of Corys (unsure about these with the Eel)

So far I have 1 Hoplo and a Rtbs, both of these are very young and I hope to get every fish at their juvenile stage.

I wouldn't mind a few higher swimming fish. My aim is for fish at about 6" as you can tell by the list they are all reasonably sized fish. Any thoughts welcome on anything else that might look good in there. Help greatfully appreciated, thx in advance. Also any concerns about the future stocking please let me know.

Sorry I will give the full details of tank, it is a 48"12"15" 37gal. I have a whites sand substrate with plenty of decor and hiding places. I have arranged it with quite a lot of territory spaces i.e. caves an such all spread out and quite well covered.

 

[smithrc]

dont get the zebra plec... It wont do too well in a tank where it has to compete for food (and space)..

the last thing you want is an unhappy £200 fish

 

[kniesh]

Hahahaha I didn't check the prices on them just the requirements. I didn't know they were that expensive . Thanks for the reply though. Do you have any other suggestions on others I can put in there or whether the Eel will be ok with the fish.

I was going to buy a network Synodontis (Synodontus eupterus). They have these in my local shop (I will have to travel to the maidenhead aquatics for the rest) and they look good.

 

[LisaLQ]

Syno eupterus can sometimes get to 12" (although I've heard 8" is more realistic). As for the network markings, they dont last til adult size - when they turn brown and spotty. Not quite as stunning as their baby markings!

http/filaman.ifm-geomar.de/Summary/Speci...ary.php?id=9559

Baby markings:
http/www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/image.php?image_id=4192

Adult markings:
http/www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/image.php?image_id=3133

Big difference huh?

 

[kniesh]

Yeah thanks. I did notice the difference when I was looking them up but I dont think they look bad as an adult, still look quite impressive to me. Thx for the reply.

 

[kniesh]

Well, I bought 2 bristlenoses today from Maidenhead aquatics. They are tiny little things at about 1/1.5 inches. However they dont seem to have prominent bristles on their nose and he managed to get 3 in there instead of 2. Is this normal with young Bristlenoses? I cant find it saying anywhere that they dont.

 

[LisaLQ]

Yep, males will get their bristles at 2-3" Females may or may not get any, but it will be only a couple if they do.