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Can Angelfish and Pictus Catfish Live Together?

Compatible with caution
  • Shared temperature window: 76-81°F.
  • Shared pH window: 6.5-7.5.
  • Angelfish is semi-aggressive; keep proper group sizes to spread aggression.

Side-by-side

ParameterAngelfishPictus Catfish
Adult size6"5"
Min tank29 gal55 gal
Temperature76-84°F75-81°F
pH6-7.56.5-7.5
TemperamentSemiPeaceful
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Recommended shared tank: 55 gallons or larger. Keep at 76-81°F. Target pH 6.5-7.5.

FAQ

Can Angelfish and Pictus Catfish live together?

Compatible with caution. Shared temperature window: 76-81°F.

What size tank do Angelfish and Pictus Catfish need together?

Plan for at least 55 gallons, more if you keep schooling groups of either species.

See full care guides: Angelfish · Pictus Catfish