Pimelodus Blochii Compat

[Tiger Tiger]

i have a Pimelodus blochii at present and 4 pictus with banjo and a armoured cat in one tank.
They all seem to be OK but i would like to add a shovelnose.
I have had one before so i know what size etc i know they can get too but they are my favourite cat.

Could there be trouble ahead?

 

[Davo86]

i have a Pimelodus blochii at present and 4 pictus with banjo and a armoured cat in one tank.
They all seem to be OK but i would like to add a shovelnose.
I have had one before so i know what size etc i know they can get too but they are my favourite cat.

Could there be trouble ahead?

depends on species on shovelnose,

Tiger shovelnose is a definite no as these will grow to an excess of 3 feet in captivity alone.

The Shovelnose Catfish however should be ok provided the other catfish are all a good size,
These can get to about 18 inches but usually peak at closer to 12"

What size tank do you have?

 

[Tiger Tiger]

It's a 90 gallon and also has 4 clown loach at 7 inches at present. It's well filtered so no problem but i think with the shovel that will be it.

 

[invader]

We still need to know which species of "shovelnose" it is. There are multiple cats with that label. Please use scientific names!

 

[Tiger Tiger]

Sorubim lima (not the tiger)

By the way what is the one in your signature...Very nice

 

[prankster705]

That's a sturgeon catfish - Platystomatichthys sturio in her signature. Needs a very wide tank as it has very long barbels .

Yes, a sorubim lima should be fine, imo (most caresheets say 75 gallons minimum, I'd feel more comfortable with saying 120 though)