my dad said i cant get a new separater tank for a puffer, so ive decided to look at the wonderful world of catfish. I think ive got an idea of what i want but any and all ideas/opinions/help would be appreciated.
tank is:
38gal freshwater:
filter- ac110
plants- crypts, anubias nana, small java fern
decor- driftwood/bogwood
temp- 78-81˚F
pH- 6.4-6.8
fish- 1 angel
1 ruby shark
1 BN plec
1 clown plec
1 whiptail cat
1 swordtail
small group of red & blue Colombian tetras
ive been thinking about getting one of the following choices:
6 south american bumblebee cats
Give em enough hiding spaces and yeah
3 banjo cats
Look just like whiptail cats lol.
2-3 spotted raphael catrs
Not much activity.
2 striped raphael cats
Not much activity.
1 spotted pictus
These would give LOT'S of activity to your tank and I suggest you get three. It will take them a long time to grow as well and they max out around 6." They will be fine with tankmates.
1 black/asian upside down cat?
Boring imo.
1 Lima
No, they max out around 22" and need atleast a 180 for life.
opinions on the listed fish, particularly the ones with "?"s after their names would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

btw if a fish cant go in my tank cause it will eat my other fish, i am able to get rid of the fish that may be eaten.