Can Pictus Catfish Live With Sterbai Corydoras?
✅Compatible
Pictus Catfish and Sterbai Corydoras are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–81°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 55 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Pictus Catfish | Sterbai Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–81°F | 75–82°F | 75–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 5" | 2.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 55 gal | 20 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Pictus Catfish + Sterbai Corydoras
To keep Pictus Catfish and Sterbai Corydoras together, you need at minimum a 55 gallon tank. Pictus Catfish should be kept in a school of 3+. Sterbai 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 →Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is a beginner-level freshwater fish growing to 2.5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Pictus Catfish:
For Sterbai Corydoras:
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