I just got a pictus catfish and really like it, but want to know a little bit more about its behavior. Is it better to keep this catfish in a group of 2 or do they do all right by themselves. I have a 40 gallon tank so I believe that I could probably support at least 2 of them. Any other important information I should know about these?
Pictus catfish info
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I love the Pictus, thinking about getting some myself but don't have the room at the moment. If I can recall, when younger, they like to be in schools. When mature, they tend to form smaller groups.
Here is a good profile on them http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile70.html
Here is a good profile on them http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile70.html
I think they would do alright......it's just suggested that they be in groups. Do you have any other inhabitants at the moment? How long has the tank been set up for?
We kept a pair for years in a 55. When they were young, they were always together but when they got older each stayed on their own side of the tank. At feeding time, they quarelled some. You could actually hear them making noises at each other ... was pretty cool! Just a warning that they will eat your guppies when they are larger. They are a peaceful fish but a still a predator. They have large mouths and will eat anything that will fit in their mouths.
