Can angelfish live with pictus catfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Angelfish and pictus catfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Angelfish 76–84°Pictus catfish 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Angelfish 6–7.5Pictus catfish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inPictus catfish · 5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

AngelfishPictus catfish
Temperature76–84 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

All pictus catfish tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with pictus catfish?

Yes. Angelfish and pictus catfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both angelfish and pictus catfish?

76–79 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, pictus catfish need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and pictus catfish need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the pictus catfish. Add space for each extra fish.