Channel catfish tank?

Question

will i be able to keep a channel catfish in a 40 gallon tank?

Answer 1

Yeah, unfortunately they just get really big, and usually pretty quickly.

They'd quickly outgrow a 40gal.  

As stated a 1000+ pond or tank is best.  

You also cannot have them with small fish, as they will become food.

Answer 2

No, they get a few feet, 1000 gallon minimum for 1, 1500 for 2.

Answer 3

For a while, when young, yes.  When full-grown these fish can reach 50 pounds, and the world record is 58.

If you plan on keeping this fish for 2-3 decades, you'll need a much larger tank.

Answer 4

They are the kind of catfish that people use to stock outdoor ponds. I don't think it would be a good idea to put it in an aquarium. It would need a huge tank.