Can Ocellaris Clownfish Live With Pictus Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Ocellaris Clownfish needs 8.0–8.4, Pictus Catfish needs 6.5–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Ocellaris Clownfish | Pictus Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–81°F | 75–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 8–8.4 | 6.5–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 3.5" | 5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
beginnersemi-aggressive20+ gal
The ocellaris clownfish — star of Finding Nemo — is the most popular saltwater aquarium fish and one of the best choices for beginner reef keepers. Captive-bred specimens are hardy, readily available, and don't require an anemone host (though they will happily adopt one). They are one of the few marine fish that breed regularly in home aquariums.
Full care guide →Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictus
intermediatepeaceful55+ gal
The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Ocellaris Clownfish:
For Pictus Catfish:
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