Can Pictus Catfish Live With Panda Corydoras?
✅Compatible
Pictus Catfish and Panda Corydoras are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–77°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 55 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Pictus Catfish | Panda Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 68–77°F | 75–77°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 5" | 2" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 10 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Pictus Catfish + Panda Corydoras
To keep Pictus Catfish and Panda Corydoras together, you need at minimum a 55 gallon tank. Pictus Catfish should be kept in a school of 3+. Panda Corydoras should be kept in a school of 6+. 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 →Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
beginnerpeaceful10+ gal
The Panda Corydoras (Corydoras panda) is a beginner-level freshwater fish growing to 2 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 10 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Pictus Catfish:
For Panda Corydoras:
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