What kind of Catfish for 240 gallons?

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

So I was lurking around and had a thought pop into my head. Is there a catfish species that would fit in a 240 gallon for life, not grow over 24" but still reach a good size like maybe 20" or so and can hopefully be solitary or at least can be kept alone? I don't know that much about catfish so I figured i'd ask here. I do know Redtails can eventually get to the point where they need a pond so that's out. But I love the look of the head on a redtail catfish.

 

[kno4te]

There are a few. What are the potential tankmates?

 

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

There are a few. What are the potential tankmates?

Looking more for the Catfish as the primary. If tank mates are required I can provide them but it doesn't matter what I guess. What are the options though?

As well, if it can go solitary that would be cool too. And have one monster catfish. Not too big as to outgrow a 240 as described above. And if it has the head like the redtail, that would be a bonus.

 

[kno4te]

Looking more for the Catfish as the primary. If tank mates are required I can provide them but it doesn't matter what I guess. What are the options though?

As well, if it can go solitary that would be cool too. And have one monster catfish. Not too big as to outgrow a 240 as described above. And if it has the head like the redtail, that would be a bonus.

Ok. I’d suggest a vulture catfish.

 

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

Ok. I’d suggest a vulture catfish.

What other types are there as well? Any that look similar to the Redtail or the Gulper?

 

[kno4te]

What other types are there as well? Any that look similar to the Redtail or the Gulper?

Red tail will require a bigger tank than a 240g. Groups of gulpers will do fine in a 240g.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Cephalosilurus apurensis and other similar Pseudopimelodidae family members.

Bolt catfish.

Bullhead catfish.

Sun catfish.

Aluminum and other Chrysichthys catfish.

Maybe catfish of the Pimelodus genus and some from the related Heptapteridae family, like Rhamdia quelen.

In every catfish family pretty much there are catfish that suit your size requirements and the field is too wide to work with as presently presented.

You can sort the Cat-eLog on Planet Catfish by size and study the hits.

Once you arrive at a list, we could go over it because the max size of fish is not the only consideration for humane keeping. For instance, swimming habits and temperament matter too.

 

[BichirKing]

jelly catfish!
Apure Jelly Catfish (Cephalosilurus apurensis)

 

[Fishman Dave]

Maybe one of the hemibagrus family.

 

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

Maybe one of the hemibagrus family.

Is the catfish in your profile pic a Hemibagrus wyckii? It looks pretty neat.