Pictus Catfish
Pictus Catfish is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 55 gallons (208 L), water at 75-81°F (24-27°C) and a pH of 5.8-6.8.
Also searched as: pictus, pictus catfish, pimelodus pictus
Quick facts
Fast swimmer. Venomous spines. Will eat small fish. Schooling, keep 3+.
| Minimum tank | 55 gallons (208 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 75-81°F (24-27°C) |
| pH | 5.8-6.8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | 3 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-6.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Kuhli Loachmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-6.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Striped Raphael Catfishmin tank 35 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-6.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Clown Rasboramin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-6.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Common Hatchetfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-6.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Emperor Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-6.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Lemon Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-6.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Marbled Hatchetfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 5.8-6.8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (5.8-6.8 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 80-81°F is too narrow; no pH overlap (5.8-6.8 vs 7-8).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (5.8-6.8 vs 8-9).
- Pea Puffermin tank 5 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (5.8-6.8 vs 7-8).
- Oscar Fishmin tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
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