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 | 40 | 62% |
| temperature | 28 | 43% |
| zone competition | 22 | 34% |
| predation | 20 | 31% |
| breeding aggression | 15 | 23% |
| territory | 13 | 20% |
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 | 26 |
| Comfortable for both | 24 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 7 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 5 |
| No overlap at all | 3 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (14)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Amano shrimp3 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio3 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp4 concerns
- with Chili rasbora2 concerns
- with Discus5 concerns
- with Ember tetra2 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp4 concerns
- with Goldfish2 concerns
- with Iridescent shark1 concern
- with Neon tetra3 concerns
- with Pea puffer3 concerns
- with Pygmy corydoras1 concern
- with Serpae tetra2 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
Poor match (23)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with American flagfish4 concerns
- with Angelfish5 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Cardinal tetra3 concerns
- with Cherry barb2 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami3 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid4 concerns
- with German blue ram4 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora2 concerns
- with Honey gourami4 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami5 concerns
- with Mystery snail4 concerns
- with Nerite snail4 concerns
- with Oscar4 concerns
- with Otocinclus1 concern
- with Panda corydoras3 concerns
- with Pearl gourami3 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras2 concerns
- with Rope fish7 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra1 concern
- with Senegal bichir6 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish4 concerns
- with Zebra danio2 concerns
Conditional (10)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
Generally compatible (16)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bolivian ram3 concerns
- with Bristlenose pleco2 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras1 concern
- with Clown loach2 concerns
- with Common pleco2 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish1 concern
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kissing gourami1 concern
- with Kuhli loach2 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon3 concerns
- with Platy2 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish4 concerns
- with Siamese algae eater2 concerns
- with Swordtail1 concern
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
Compatible (2)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Poor match | 23 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Generally compatible | 16 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Incompatible | 14 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Conditional | 10 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Compatible | 2 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |