Columbian shark cats for 100gal

[juanitoman]

i got a 100gal tank almost set up im just trying to get my WET/DRY TRICKLE filter running.
I want to get some african cichlids and like 2-3 columbian shark cats(i dont want syndontis cats).
I heard they'll do well together, but still wanted some more opinions and tips on it, or maybe some other predatory cats to mix in or instead of??
thanks...

 

[komodo182]

columbian cats are a brackish species some people even say salt water when they are older.

how do you feel about raphaels?

I really like cuckoo syno cats myself

 

[RiverMonsterFisher]

Do you want active ones?

 

[juanitoman]

doesnt really matter as long as i get to see em often

 

[juanitoman]

@ tom
but i hear african cichlids need salt in their water too?........

 

[Columbian Shark 3]

@ tom
but i hear african cichlids need salt in their water too?........

Nope

 

[carterhh]

i have two in with my aficans with no problems

 

[Columbian Shark 3]

i have two in with my aficans with no problems

Not Columbian sharks I hope.

 

[Columbian Shark 3]

I mean for a little while it would work but once Columbians hit 6" they need brackish and full salt when they reach 10"+. so unless you have another 100 gallon to use for brackish you'll have to consider something else..

 

[Columbian Shark 3]

Have you thought of Pictus cats? The above is a fourline pictus catfish (Pimeludos blochii max size around 10-12").
The below is a spotted pim max size 6-7"