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jenricae
02-03-2010, 2:25 AM
Are there any catfish in the 3-5" range?
Seems like many are either under 3" or grow quite large.

beeZer350
02-03-2010, 7:35 AM
Pimelodus pictus

crimsonmoon
02-03-2010, 7:36 AM
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Bart G
02-03-2010, 7:39 AM
North American Madtoms mostly grow to the 3" to 5" range. Very cool fish, they look like mini channel and flathead catfish.

hollyfish2000
02-03-2010, 7:41 AM
Syndodontis multipunctatus are in the range.

ksane
02-03-2010, 9:15 AM
The Synodontis petricola only gets to around 4" and they're gorgeous. I got one awhile back and am waiting to get more. Here's a picture of one. They remind me of Cory cats, I just love mine.

toddnbecka
02-03-2010, 10:58 AM
At least one species of bumblebee catfish is in that size range, not sure which one it is though.
Some of the Doradidae (aka "talking" catfish) as well; striped or spotted raphaels are the most commonly available species.
Banjo cats also come to mind, along with the ones already mentioned above.
Synodontis nigriventris, the common upside-down catfish, max out around 4".
Synodontis are the most likely to be visible by day, at least if kept in a group.

DLV082
02-05-2010, 2:27 AM
Syndodontis multipunctatus are in the range.

These are great catfish but do like to be kept in groups as they are very social. They are like the clown loaches of the catfish world. I have 4 of these catfish and they are very funny to watch.

Cheers
Debbie