Pictus catfish compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Pictus catfish, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Pictus catfish page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| flow | 46 | 51% |
| predation | 41 | 46% |
| temperature | 37 | 41% |
| zone competition | 30 | 33% |
| breeding aggression | 27 | 30% |
| territory | 26 | 29% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Workable | 35 |
| Comfortable for both | 30 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 11 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 10 |
| No overlap at all | 4 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (36)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Amano shrimp3 concerns
- with Black ghost knifefish4 concerns
- with Black ruby barb2 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Cardinal tetra3 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio3 concerns
- with Cherry barb2 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp4 concerns
- with Chili rasbora2 concerns
- with Clown knifefish4 concerns
- with Discus5 concerns
- with Ember tetra2 concerns
- with Firehead tetra2 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp4 concerns
- with Giant gourami7 concerns
- with Goldfish2 concerns
- with Guppy3 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora2 concerns
- with Iridescent shark1 concern
- with Koi carp2 concerns
- with Neon tetra3 concerns
- with Oscar4 concerns
- with Otocinclus1 concern
- with Panda corydoras3 concerns
- with Pea puffer3 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras3 concerns
- with Platy3 concerns
- with Pygmy corydoras1 concern
- with Redtail catfish4 concerns
- with Rope fish7 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra1 concern
- with Senegal bichir7 concerns
- with Serpae tetra2 concerns
- with Silver arowana4 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
- with Zebra danio2 concerns
Poor match (24)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with American flagfish5 concerns
- with Angelfish5 concerns
- with Bleeding heart tetra3 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras2 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami3 concerns
- with Electric blue hap2 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid4 concerns
- with Flavescent peacock4 concerns
- with Frontosa5 concerns
- with German blue ram4 concerns
- with Gold nugget pleco4 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish2 concerns
- with Honey gourami4 concerns
- with Jack Dempsey4 concerns
- with Kuhli loach3 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami5 concerns
- with Mystery snail4 concerns
- with Nerite snail4 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon4 concerns
- with Pearl gourami3 concerns
- with Red zebra cichlid3 concerns
- with Red-eye tetra2 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish4 concerns
- with Tiger barb1 concern
Conditional (12)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Bladder snail3 concerns
- with Blue acara4 concerns
- with Convict cichlid3 concerns
- with Doctor fish4 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid4 concerns
- with Green terror3 concerns
- with Jewel cichlid2 concerns
- with Kribensis4 concerns
- with Molly2 concerns
- with Sailfin molly1 concern
- with Severum3 concerns
- with Yoyo loach1 concern
Generally compatible (13)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Bolivian ram3 concerns
- with Bristlenose pleco2 concerns
- with Clown loach2 concerns
- with Common pleco2 concerns
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kissing gourami1 concern
- with Rainbow shark2 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish4 concerns
- with Red-tailed black shark2 concerns
- with Siamese algae eater2 concerns
- with Skunk loach3 concerns
- with Swordtail1 concern
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
Compatible (5)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Incompatible | 36 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Poor match | 24 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Generally compatible | 13 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Conditional | 12 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Compatible | 5 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |