big catfish

[Rui]

What about a Brachyplatystoma jurense? They grow slower, don't swim all that much, are a 'lighter bodied' catfish that is definitely not that messy. I think it works. Still gives you the option of adding in a couple smaller fish, as these guys don't eat other occupants quite as large as what Redtails and Paroons do.

 

[dascsh]

Pictus Cats are great but they grow very slowly.

 

[revkkoolaid]

go with Mystus Nemurus. Asian red tail. Mean as hell. had one take skin off my fingers in a rage. started attacking my cichlids at night so i got rid of it. They are one tough ass fish though. give it a shot you wont be disappointed. they get to about 24" but would be ok in a 55 for quite some time.

hells yeah they're mean! i had a 6'' one kill and eat two 3.5'' whale cats in 24hrs. tore them to shreds, quite literally.

 

[piranha45]

yeah, but ARTCs also hide during the day dont they? you never see em out?