Can Tiger Barb Live With Pictus Catfish?
⚠️Caution
Tiger Barb and Pictus Catfish may coexist with careful monitoring, adequate space, and hiding spots.
Conditions: Minimum 55 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Tiger Barb | Pictus Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 72–77°F | 75–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 2.8" | 4.7" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 40 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Tiger Barb + Pictus Catfish
To keep Tiger Barb and Pictus Catfish together, you need at minimum a 55 gallon tank. Tiger Barb should be kept in a school of 8+. Pictus Catfish should be kept in a school of 4+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
beginnersemi-aggressive20+ gal
The Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a beginner freshwater species known for its orange-gold, black stripes coloration. Keep in groups of 6+. Mid.
Full care guide →Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictus
intermediatepeaceful40+ gal
The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black spots coloration. Active. Mid to Bottom.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Pictus Catfish:
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