Suggestions on semi-aggressive 75g Tank Stocking?

[Dennis Kraemer]

Hi just purchase a new 75 for my bullhead catfish that needed an upgrade from a 20. He is about 5 inches long. Could I have 2 rope fish and a spotted gar or a needle nose gar with him. What other fish could I have in this tank if any? Any comments and suggestions are appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Fat Homer]

Im going to say no... just based on those fishes max size it will be very cramped imho...

 

[Dennis Kraemer]

Im going to say no... just based on those fishes max size it will be very cramped imho...

Would it be ok with just one ropefish?

 

[Fat Homer]

Rope fish and catfish are both bottom dwellers so occupy the same space basically...

I’m no expert on catfish, but based on most catfishes opportunistic feeding habits, i’m guessing a fish that looks like a large worm may end up as a snack for your bullhead eventually???

Although as mentioned, im not that familiar with catfish so you’ll probably want to wait for someone elses advise first...

 

[Dennis Kraemer]

This is the best picture I could find of him. He has never touched the cichlid that lives with him but likes minnows and worms

 

[Dennis Kraemer]

Rope fish and catfish are both bottom dwellers so occupy the same space basically...

I’m no expert on catfish, but based on most catfishes opportunistic feeding habits, i’m guessing a fish that looks like a large worm may end up as a snack for your bullhead eventually???

Although as mentioned, im not that familiar with catfish so you’ll probably want to wait for someone elses advise first...

Thanks for the help I posted a picture of him if that helps at all

 

[Fat Homer]

Im guessing chiclids have been fine since they are more mid level / open water fish??? Ropes on the other hand like catfish, like caves and structures to hide in which is why i said there maybe problems...

Especially with the long slender body making them a possibly tempting meal for a larger catfish...