Can German Blue Ram and Pictus Catfish live together?

German Blue Ram and Pictus Catfish are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

German Blue Ram vs Pictus Catfish

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Pictus Catfish

Pimelodus pictus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Catfish

2″

Adult size

5″

20gal

Min tank

55gal

78–85°F

Temperature

72–78°F

5.5–7

6.5–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnGerman Blue Ram and Pictus Catfish only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–78°F.

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