best tank set up for bulhead
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Assuming he'll probably only reach about 14" and be pretty sedentary, a 90g or 75g with great filtration ought to do. But it will depend on whether you feed him properly or stuff him until he explodes every day.
brown bullhead CAN max out at around 21" however i have yet to actually see one near that size in person. But, if taken care of properly, be ready for a good 15" or so fish. I would say at least a 75 for life, bigger is better though. Make sure there are hiding spots like a cave of two also. I have to say, they are my favorite fish. Can be quite active especially at feeding time, and will eat out of your hand. They are like all other cats, they will eat pretty much anything as long as its edible and it can fit in their mouths. With that said, i usually fed mine when younger, mysis shrimp, krill, bloodworms, earthworms, and when older you can add larger things like shrimp, squid, pellets (floating or sinking), algae wafers, quarantined feeder fish, chunks of fish fillets, crickets, and meal worms. These fish are absolute gluttons, monsters trapped in a smaller body, enjoy your fish.
thanx man now all i need is a 75 gallon tank 
but i am yet to have the bullhead i cant wait and this is my favorite fish of all time to
but i am yet to have the bullhead i cant wait and this is my favorite fish of all time to
Bigger the better when it comes to a tank. Get the biggest you can get on your budget. I would personally get a 180gal, Just in case I want to add more fish, native com tank or what ever. But, 75gal is alright...I guess. Since your in Phoenix, check Craigslist for tanks and what not. As for feeding/foods, bullheads are really not that picky. Shrimp, mussels, clams, squid, etc. I have kept mine in a 180gal with a grip load of fish. IME, really slow growers.bullheadgod;4216847; said:thanx man now all i need is a 75 gallon tank