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Pictus Catfish
IntermediatePimelodus pictus
A small catfish from the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Black spots scatter over a silvery body and the barbels are longer than the fish itself. It swims constantly, so it wants open space and a group of six or more.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
22〜25℃
Size
About 11-12cm
Diet
Frozen and live foods (bloodworm, Tubifex, earthworms), sinking dried foods
About
Pimelodus pictus is a small pimelodid catfish from the Amazon and Orinoco basins. FishBase gives 11.0cm TL and Seriously Fish 120mm SL. Black spots scatter over a silvery body and the maxillary barbels are longer than the fish itself. Seriously Fish gives 22-25C, pH 5.8-6.8 and 1-15 degrees hardness. It is constantly active, so a base of 120 x 45cm (about 243 litres) is the target, and FishBase likewise notes a 120cm minimum. Groups of six or more stay busy and visible by day. Strongly carnivorous in habit, it takes bloodworm, Tubifex and earthworms greedily and learns to accept sinking dried foods; adults need feeding only every few days and should not be overfed. It is peaceable in temperament but will eat anything that fits in its mouth, so tank mates must be too large to swallow. Breeding is not thought to have been achieved in the hobby.
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Size of the Pictus Catfish
The Pictus Catfish grows to About 11-12cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Pictus Catfish
The ideal temperature for the Pictus Catfish is 22〜25℃.
Basic Info
Origin
South America (Amazon and Orinoco basins)
Size
About 11-12cm
Temperature
22〜25℃
Diet
Care Specifications
- pH
- 5.8–6.8
- Hardness (GH)
- 1–15 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 22–25℃
- Min. Tank
- 243 L
Semi-aggressiveGroupBreeding: Very hard
Sources: Seriously Fish / FishBase
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Pimelodus pictus Steindachner, 1876
Authority databases: FishBase
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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