Species profile
Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictusPictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) aquarium profile: minimum 55 gallon tank, 5 inch adult size, 74-80°F temperature range, and beginner-friendly care. Keep a group of at least 3.
Community leaningBeginner-friendly care
55 galMinimum tank
5 inAdult size
3Schooling minimum
74-80°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.5
- GH
- 4-15 dGH
- KH
- 2-10 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Moderate
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 1/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore/carnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 2/5
- Care difficulty
- 2/5
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