in fact, most all predatory fish will outgrow any tank unless you have atleast a 55-75 gallon. A Bullhead needs a wide, long tank that does … These bullhead average between half a pound to 2 pounds as adults. Good airpumps and filters on the tanks are essential to keeping the fish happy and healthy,the catfish and bullheads do a good job of cleaning up the tank too as they scrounge around for food. They can get as large as yellow bullheads under the right conditions. Smaller sized Catfish, especially those of the Corydoras genus, are picked by aquarists for their prolific scavenging abilities that’s extremely helpful in tank cleaning and maintenance. An adult Black Bullhead can grow to 20'' so a tank around 150gals or larger is ideal although an adult Black Bullhead could proabbly be housed in a 100-125gal if the tank had adequate filtration. the truth is most of the predatory catfish species that stores sell get too large to keep, especially in a 10 gallon tank. Tankmates: Being that bullhead will eat just about anything it goes without saying that tankmates should be large and hardy. Tank Setup: Some catfish should not be kept in planted tanks, where some do best in planted tanks. The tank size will also depend on the size of your … three pounds in one year), you will need a fairly large tank with a diameter of at least 4ft. Tank size Since catfish grow long and tend to get bigger fast (approx. Ranging in size and behavior, catfish are a popular species recommended for beginners and enjoyed even by experienced aquarists. Some require driftwood. The recommended catfish stocking density is one pound of fish for every eight gallons of water. This species is often misidentified on social media and the Internet. I just wanted to ask the people on here that have long time experience keeping bullheads … Behavior: Is the catfish an aggressive species you should keep in a semi-aggressive setup or a peaceful fish you can keep in a community tank? Brown bullhead. Just joined and Im setting up a bullhead catfish tank and pretty much have everything planned out. bullhead will be among the last survivors when a lake is finally filled in and becomes extinct. The brown bullhead is a medium-sized catfish with a brown back, tan-to-light brown side, and white belly. It grows no more than 20 inches in length. Gallonage is not the issue, but the actual dimensions of the tank. - posted in Catfishes: Hey Everybody! Yellow bullheads range in size from 6 to 14 inches, and can live up to 12 years. The state record bullhead catfish weighed 4 pounds 10 ounces. though if you want a wiskered fish that will actually fit in your small tank i suggest a upside down catfish, a corydoras catfish, or a glass catfish. Lots of tanks sitting empty right now,got tired of some stuff and havn't replaced them. Of course, larger tanks should be given to larger species. As for the size of a tank, being that all of the bullhead get over a foot long or close to it I would suggest at least a 50g tank. Make sure your tank matches the needs of the new catfish. The brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) is a medium-sized catfish. (75G, Eheim Professional 2 filter, Lots of driftwood and fake plants). Like other bullheads, the tail fin is more rounded than catfish. Yellow bullheads are medium-sized bullheads rarely getting larger than 2 lb (0.91 kg) but can reach up to four pounds. For information on bag limits, legal size and seasons for bullhead, pick up a copy of Wisconsin’s fishing … Page 1 of 2 - Most Important things when keeping Bullheads?