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Pictus Catfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

Pictus Catfish

Pimelodus pictus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size12 cm
Temperature22–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 3+
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Pictus Catfish & Pungas Catfish

Pimelodus pictus · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulPungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Pimelodus pictus · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulPurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Pictus Catfish & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Pimelodus pictus · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulPurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Pygmy Corydoras

Pimelodus pictus · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulPygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Pimelodus pictus · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulPygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Pimelodus pictus · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Rainbow Cichlid

Pimelodus pictus · Herotilapia multispinosa

Ideal Tank Mates
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Rainbow Shark

Pimelodus pictus · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Pictus Catfish & Rainbow Snakehead

Pimelodus pictus · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Pictus Catfish & Ramshorn Snail

Pimelodus pictus · Planorbidae fam.

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Ramu Rainbowfish

Pimelodus pictus · Glossolepis ramuensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Raspy River Stingray

Pimelodus pictus · Potamotrygon scobina

Ideal Tank Mates
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Red Bellied Pacu

Pimelodus pictus · Piaractus brachypomus

Ideal Tank Mates
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Red Breasted Acara

Pimelodus pictus · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Red Devil Cichlid

Pimelodus pictus · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Pictus Catfish & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Pimelodus pictus · Microrasbora rubescens

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Red Empress

Pimelodus pictus · Protomelas taeniolatus

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Pictus Catfish & Red Eye Tetra

Pimelodus pictus · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Ideal Tank Mates
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Red Fin Borleyi

Pimelodus pictus · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Pictus Catfish & Red Fin Caudopunk

Pimelodus pictus · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Pictus Catfish & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Pimelodus pictus · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Pimelodus pictus · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Pictus Catfish & Red Hump Eartheater

Pimelodus pictus · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Pictus Catfish & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Pimelodus pictus · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Not Recommended
Pictus Catfish: Mostly PeacefulRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive