Species Profile
Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictus
Also known as: Pictus Cat, Polka Dot Catfish, Angel Catfish
Catfishsemi-aggressive
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
72–78°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Sleek silver active catfish with bold black spots, unlike most catfish, schools mid-water during the day. Will eat any fish small enough to fit in its surprisingly wide mouth (neons, embers, juvenile rasboras all at risk).
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