Pictus Catfish Tank Mates: Best & Worst
Good tank mates for a Pictus Catfish share its water (75-81°F, pH 6.5-7.5), suit its peaceful temperament, and are the wrong size to eat it or be eaten.
Best tank mates
Cardinal Tetra
Compatible · 55 gal+
Guppy
Compatible · 55 gal+
Platy
Compatible · 55 gal+
Molly
Compatible · 55 gal+
Swordtail
Compatible · 55 gal+
Dwarf Gourami
Compatible · 55 gal+
Pearl Gourami
Compatible · 55 gal+
Honey Gourami
Compatible · 55 gal+
German Blue Ram
Compatible · 55 gal+
Bolivian Ram
Compatible · 55 gal+
Bronze Corydoras
Compatible · 55 gal+
Panda Corydoras
Compatible · 55 gal+
Avoid these
Neon Tetra
Not recommended
Ember Tetra
Not recommended
Endler's Livebearer
Not recommended
Discus
Not recommended
Pygmy Corydoras
Not recommended
Otocinclus
Not recommended
Celestial Pearl Danio
Not recommended
Harlequin Rasbora
Not recommended
Frequently asked questions
What can live with a Pictus Catfish?
Cardinal Tetra, Guppy, Platy, Molly, Swordtail and similar peaceful species.
What should not be kept with a Pictus Catfish?
Neon Tetra, Ember Tetra, Endler's Livebearer, Discus and other incompatible species.
More on this species: Pictus Catfish full care guide · tank size · temperature · pH & hardness · tank mates