Catfish that can survive at 22-24°C

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    Hey guys picking up a group Gymnogeophagus Balzani today. As we now know they need a sub-tropical tank and finding South American tank mates that we can actually buy in ZA isnt easy. Other than Corys what catfish can I keep at this temp. This is a 90cm/3ft tank so no tank busters here. Thanks!
     
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    22*C - 24*c is more or less standard tropical temps
    Most cats should be ok with that.

    See if you can get Pictus cats
    Or flagtails or Hoplo also nice
     
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    Thanks , I feel bad putting pictus in a 90cm , they should be going in a 120cm at least. Hoplos are awesome thanks , sadly we dont get them here often. Recently a lot of LFS got albino hoplos but im not paying that price for those , love flagtails but well probably never see them on a list let alone a shop
     
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    Flagtail are seasonal so they do come in from time to time. I've had one and almost bought another last year.
     
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    Hera Jardoni will do well in a 90 cm at those temps. Never kept Geos - not sure if they would try to eat the Jardonis
     
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    A bristlenose ?

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    Or even one of the smaller "fancy Plecs".
    Though some of those also like it on the warmer side
     
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    Thanks for all your suggestions ! The tank unfortunately exploded over a week ago :( ! Rock fell on the base causing a crack. Lost all 3 of my gymnogeophagus balzinis in the process. my worse loss , touch wood to have only beenmy worst loss in the hobby in 3/4 years.
     
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    Sorry for your loss. Use it as an excuse to get a bigger tank
     
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    Sorry to hear :(
     
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