Pictus catfish care
Pimelodus pictus
Pictus catfish (Pimelodus pictus) grows to about 12 cm (4.7 in) and needs a tank of at least 200 liters (53 US gallons). Keep it at 22–25 °C (72–77 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumSemi-aggressiveEats small fish
Adult size12 cm · 4.7 in
Smallest tank200 L · 53 gal
Temperature22–25 °C · 72–77 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupGroups of 3+
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsBottom
DietCarnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)AngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachAmano shrimpNerite snailMystery snailFancy goldfish
Avoid with
Ember tetraChili rasboraCelestial pearl danioEndler's livebearerGerman blue ramCherry shrimpParadise fishPygmy corydorasDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack Dempsey
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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