Can Pictus Catfish Live With Bamboo Shrimp?
✅Compatible
Pictus Catfish and Bamboo Shrimp are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–81°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 55 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Pictus Catfish | Bamboo Shrimp | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 74–82°F | 75–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 5" | 3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 20 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Filter feeder | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Pictus Catfish + Bamboo Shrimp
To keep Pictus Catfish and Bamboo Shrimp together, you need at minimum a 55 gallon tank. Pictus Catfish should be kept in a school of 3+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
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 →Bamboo Shrimp
Atyopsis moluccensis
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) is a intermediate-level freshwater invertebrate growing to 3 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Pictus Catfish:
For Bamboo Shrimp:
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