How many catfish is enough to a 240 gallon tank

[Keepers]

I have 2 now

 

[tlindsey]

I have 2 now

It depends on the species and the size they grow fully mature.
What specie do you have?

 

[Keepers]

It depends on the species and the size they grow fully mature.
What specie do you have?

Oxydoras niger 24"
Red tail catfish more than 20”

 

[Keepers]

I think I will add more catfish

 

[tlindsey]

Oxydoras niger 24"
Red tail catfish more than 20”

Most will say you have to upgrade or rehome the Redtail Catfish it's going to outgrow the 240 gallon.

 

[tlindsey]

I think I will add more catfish

No room for more both the Redtail and Niger need the space.

 

[Keepers]

No room for more both the Redtail and Niger need the space.

You mean space to grow or to swim? Because it has enough water for them to swim

 

[tlindsey]

You mean space to grow or to swim? Because it has enough water for them to swim

Both also for territory.

 

[Keepers]

Both also for territory.

Yes, and I will get big size catfish, it is not hard too find and buy, but it is too hard to move to my tank

 

[Keepers]

Because large catfish is too heavy and too strong