South American Cats for a 65

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Hi there just looking for ideas for catfish for a 65 gallon tank its a 4ft powered by a Fluval FX5.

I was going to get a big group of cories but after seeing how my Aequidens Diadema can get through a school of blue tetras in 48 hours I dont think cories would be much of a challenge.

Ive got a sand base and a few plants will be adding much more over time as I get more money.

Current inhabitants are:
1 Aequidens Diadema
1 HRP (male)
3 Anostomus Ternetzi
1 L135
1 L235

Want something that is quite active but not overly boisterous. I was thinking maybe pictus? But not sure anyone got anything a bit different to suggest to me? I dont mind if its single fish or a group

Thanks N
 
What sort of thing are you looking for?
Somthing that will get no bigger than sat 6-8"
or a protental monster in the future?
 
I just got a Syno. Petricola Cat last weekend. They're African not SA but they do well about anywhere, max out about 5". Real active and real pretty. Just an idea. Here's a picture of one (not mine). If you just have to stick to SA my favorite are either the spotted or striped Rapahel. They grow so dang slow though.

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Ah good call with the synos!! Had totaly forgot about them!!

I did want to keep it SA but to get things that will work might have to look further for it.

At the moment its between a trio of striped tailed hoplo or a jaguar catfish not sure yet. What do you think ?
 
I've never kept either of those. There's not enough tank space in Oklahoma for all the catfish I want. Sigh. If it were me I'd try to keep size under 6" if possible given it's a 65 g. I'd have a real hard time narrowing it down to even 2 or 3 Synos. They're my favorites.
 
some of the smaller south american bumblebee catfish would be an interesting choice, although you won't see them often.
 
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