catfish for a tank with 36" x 12" footprint?

[Plec123]

well, ive got a gift check for my fav lfs, ready for spending. and i think i want a catfish of some sort. what are some of the larger cats that i could put in my tank?

it's a 38gal, 36" x 12" x 20".

currently stocked with:
blue acara
whiptail plec
bristlenose plec
clown plec
colombian tetras (they can become feeders... i dont really care)
otocinclus (can be moved)
rainbow shark
angelfish (can get rid of him)

 

[spwd]

Pictus cats imo are nice get a few though.

steve

 

[Plec123]

Pictus cats imo are nice get a few though.

steve

i was thinking about 3 pictus.... that could work.

 

[spwd]

We used to have them with our discus without any problems.

steve

 

[Plec123]

any other suggestions guys? this is a catfish forum after all

 

[barrakooda]

columbian catfish!

 

[Plec123]

columbian catfish!

columbian sharks? uh-uh.... 12" and brackish. wouldnt work...

come on guys, keep the suggestions rolling in!

 

[Hoyo12]

A bunch of Cory catfish.

 

[Muske]

Many Synos. fit the bill.
Striped and Spotted Rafael
Pictus
Woodcutter
Sun

 

[Plec123]

Many Synos. fit the bill.
Theres an option. they could work..
Striped and Spotted Rafael
A bit boring, but a posibility.
Pictus
Again, a possibility.
Woodcutter
never heard of it.... got any info?
Sun
arent they a bit big for my tank?

^^my opinion in red

good suggestions everyone, keep em coming!