Can Oscar and Pictus Catfish live together?

Oscar and Pictus Catfish are compatible. 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

Oscar vs Pictus Catfish

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Catfish

13″

Adult size

5″

75gal

Min tank

55gal

74–81°F

Temperature

72–78°F

6–7.5

6.5–7.5

aggressive

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

goodNo issues detected — these species should coexist well.

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