Need ideas for a active bottom and dweller

[THE FAMILY GUY]

I have a 300 gallon with an 14” jardini and about 7 different Severums ranging about 5-7”. I’m looking for a nice looking active bottom dweller preferably a catfish that won’t eat my sevs and would max out about 18”. I also may consider a shoal of loaches down the line so must be compatible with them. I tried my hand at rays and it didn’t work out. Any suggestion?

 

[burntrubber]

Lima cats. They are pretty good at sizing up what they can fit in their mouths. If they can't, they won't.

I'd be quite concerned about the Jardini though

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Pimelodus blochii or ornatus

 

[Bonytang]

Why didn't the ray work? I'd try again with maybe a different size ray but if not i guess maybe a cool bichir or small tigrinus. The tigrinus could get to 2" but should be fine if the severums are fat.

 

[tcav88]

Vulture catfish