Catfish, which one(s)?

[zeus07]

hello, im new to the forum, but not to fish.

anyways, i came here because of well the great knowledge of catfish here.

this is a idea i have had for a while now,i have a 55 that i would like to have all catfish. i always wanted a salmontail or redtail catfish, but well i don't have the room(not that many ppl do). so this is my compramise for now. and i got this 55 that soon will be empty so seemed like a good time to do it. anyways

this is more or less what im looking for.

--larger type catfish(over 6 inch)
--either 1 single large catfish(8 inch or bigger) or a pair or trio
--carnivore or omnivore(prefer pure carnivore:D )
--not shy, will be visible often
--won't outgrow a 55.
--not real expensive or rare
--prefer a type with whiskers(not mandatory)
--and if at all possable a type(if more than one) is atleast possable to breed in a home aquarium(not mandatory)

o yeah it dosen't have to be south american, i just put it here.

thanks alot for any help

[Silurus]

Here are some ideas to get you rolling (click the link to read more about the fish):

Pimelodus ornatus

(for that matter, consider other Pimelodus as well).

Sorubim lima

Synodontis eupterus

(or maybe consider other Synodontis as well).

[velocity]

I disagree on the lima, they get larger then 12" and will not fit in a 55 gal. More like a 120 gal for them

[zeus07]

yeah sorry i won't keep a 12 inch fish in a tank only 12 inch wide

[Chrysichthys]

Megalechis thoracata

(formerly in the genus Hoplosternum), or another hoplo species, would fit most of your criteria, except they're omnivores.