Catfish

**chunky lover** · 11-20-2011, 09:13 PM

hi folks,just quick question what type of catfish can go in coldwater,I am after a bottom feeder but don't like the weather loach types.

**Goes to 11!** · 11-20-2011, 10:01 PM

You have left significant information out of your post/profile:

Your tank size is relevant here, As is the other stock in the tank. The entire rundown of parameters & filtration wouldn't hurt either.

All of these are variables that need to be considered.

**gm72** · 11-20-2011, 10:03 PM

Agreed, we really need more information so we can help you.

**Aeonflame** · 11-20-2011, 11:16 PM

Just to add to the above, loaches are not catfish. I am not aware of any coldwater catfish that can be kept in anything smaller than a large pond.

**chunky lover** · 11-21-2011, 05:10 PM

I was after a small catfish or bottom feeder that does not grow bigger than 5 inches or so my tank is 35 litre and has three mountain minnows and 4 black window tetra,it has a power filter the on that feeds in to the tray and comes out as waterfall.

**Aeonflame** · 11-21-2011, 05:23 PM

You would be hard pressed to find one that can be kept in an unheated tank.

**skullduggery1** · 11-22-2011, 01:13 AM

Actually,bullhead catfish and madtoms,can be kept in aquariums or ponds.They are coldwater as they come with sizes ranging from a few inches to around 20 inches max.