Pictus Catfish tank mates
Pimelodus pictus
6 rated pairings from the Pictus Catfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Pictus Catfish needs at least 55 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Diamond Tetra
Moenkhausia pittieri
15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar water parameters and peaceful temperament; avoid very small tetras that could be eaten
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Small but hardy schooling fish that occupy mid-water zones; keep in groups
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish that occupy different water zones; adequate size to avoid predation
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Also recommended alongside Pictus Catfish
Species whose own guides list Pictus Catfish as a tank mate.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.