Catfish for a 225 Gallon?

[Vanimal]

Don't know where you got the max size of 10"-12" from, but they grow larger then that.

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=98


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There is a big difference between maximum and common sizes in aquariums. My Eclipse Cat can supposedly get up to 18 inches but I have never seen one on google or YouTube that big or a Lima that is 24". But if you have a picture of one that size please share


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[Vanimal]

I have 3 sorubim limas and they max out at 10-12" so they would be fine. Awesome fish.


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Ok thanks. Do they seem to do better in groups? And what do they eat?


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[Vanimal]

Sorry the proof was in the link you posted Lol! But I think it could work for a while right?


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[Vanimal]

I have 3 sorubim limas and they max out at 10-12" so they would be fine. Awesome fish.


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Sounds like yours have a lot of growing to do!


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[necrocanis]

I have 3 sorubim limas and they max out at 10-12" so they would be fine. Awesome fish.


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Personally grew one out to 16" in under 3 years. IMO they would work for 2 years though. Why the two year mark?

 

[necrocanis]

Amazonfishman had a 22" lima at one time. was a true monster. Look through his threads to find it or maybe search for 22" lima.

 

[Vanimal]

Personally grew one out to 16" in under 3 years. IMO they would work for 2 years though. Why the two year mark?

It will take me at least that long to save up enough money to upgrade. Thanks for all the info guys!


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[thebiggerthebetter]

I have 3 sorubim limas and they max out at 10-12" so they would be fine. Awesome fish.

Yep, especially 6-10 in a tank.

If yours really maxed out, they are most likely to be Sorubim elongatus, not lima, IMO:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...atfish-thread-and-updates&highlight=elongatus

Here are some big ones: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...e-lima-shovelnose-catfish&highlight=elongatus

 

[twistedsnap]

Here is a pic of my lima approx 13" i have always wanted one but none of the lfs around me had any recently. But i got lucky and got this one from a fellow mfk

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[Vanimal]

So if I buy a Lima the size will pretty much depend on the species?


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