how large will a pictus catfish grow

[dalton]

i need to know how long a pictus cat fish grows and how many gallons one needs and if there's any other fish i could put in a 10 gallon tank.:headbang2:

[jpappy789]

It certainly will not fit in a 10 gallon tank for long. That grow about 5-6".

[dalton]

any other fish suggestions

[Notophthalmus]

If you like catfish, some madtoms and I believe some of the smaller Corydoras species (cory cats) may be kept in a ten gallon.

[pezzy]

yeah 10 is way too small. i have mine with my 2 goldfish in a 30 gallon

[dalton]

ok ill look in to it but i dont think my pet store has those fish any more suggestions

[jpappy789]

With a ten gallon...guppies, betta, smaller tetras (i.e. ember), otos, sparkling/honey gourami, pygmy corydoras...

[Notophthalmus]

Check out this thread: http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152366&page=2

Guppies and mollies are good schooling fish for a ten gallon; some tetras will also do well in a ten. If you want a specimen fish, a betta or one of the smaller gouramis is good. Also consider shrimp and mystery snails.

*EDIT* Sorry, I was typing at the same time as JPappy. Good suggestions, but I don't think otos are a good choice for a novice fishkeeper.

[jpappy789]

Agreed. I'm not sure what experience the OP has with tanks and fish though...

[pezzy]

danios are fun

[BigFishKeeper]

Pictus cats grow 5- 6''
4 line Pictus Cats grow 11-12""
I suggest you get some cory cats!

[jpappy789]

danios are fun

yes they are but too active for the confines of a ten gallon IMHO

[pezzy]

mine were fine..about 3 or 5 at a time with no other fishies

[SchizotypalVamp]

a 30 gallon is too small for a pictus, and if those are common goldfish they should be in a different temp zone. It is generally agreed that those danios are too frenetic for a 10 gallon. Please tell us your experience so that we can make suggestions for you :).