Can Peacock Cichlid Live With Pictus Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Peacock Cichlid needs 7.8–8.6, Pictus Catfish needs 6.5–7.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Peacock Cichlid | Pictus Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 75–81°F | 76–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7.8–8.6 | 6.5–7.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 6" | 5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara spp.
intermediatesemi-aggressive55+ gal
The Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara spp.) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
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 Peacock Cichlid:
For Pictus Catfish:
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