Lima in a 55?

[Death Pony]

I'm going to try to set up a new terrarium for my giant day gecko this summer, which could possibly leave me with an available 55 gallon tank. I've taken a recent liking to shovelnose catfish and I want to know if I can keep a Lima in a 55. If so, what are good tankmates?

 

[dmopar74]

55 is too small. not only can lima's get to 18", they are also pretty skittish and need some room to freak out without causing damage to themselves.

 

[orinocensis1]

^agreed.. You can keep one in there for a little but not for life..

 

[Death Pony]

^agreed.. You can keep one in there for a little but not for life..

Gotcha! Any other shovelnose catfish that stay on the smaller size (I highly doubt it)?

 

[necrocanis]

Duopalatinus peruanus, stays very small. Pimelodus ornatus gets to about a foot. Just some thoughts.

 

[Death Pony]

Duopalatinus peruanus, stays very small. Pimelodus ornatus gets to about a foot. Just some thoughts.

I like the look of the first one, but it'll probably be easier to find the pimelodus.

If I can find one of these, I'd love to get one;
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=985

I'll see what my LFS can order when the time comes.

 

[devder1]

A gulper would be good if you will fork up the cash

 

[ahodge84]

Agreed with the gulper rec. Also, how about jaguar catfish? Neither are shovelnoses, but it might be extremely difficult to locate the ones that don't get so big.

 

[Death Pony]

Agreed with the gulper rec. Also, how about jaguar catfish? Neither are shovelnoses, but it might be extremely difficult to locate the ones that don't get so big.

If I can find a gulper, I'd get in, no questions asked!!! I like jaguars a lot too, one of the prettiest catfish I've ever seen. Most likely, I'll get the jaguar. I'd love to turn the old vivarium into a discus and/or dwarf cichlid tank. I've heard that jags are pretty peaceful, but it is a catfish.....

 

[Eoibio]

Ive heard that jags are really exspensive and then you dont see them..ATALL!