Can blood parrots live with pictus catfish?

Verdict
Yes

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

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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°Blood parrot 76–80°Pictus catfish 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Pictus catfish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inPictus catfish · 5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
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

Blood parrotPictus catfish
Temperature76–80 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

All pictus catfish tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with pictus catfish?

Yes. Blood parrots 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 blood parrots and pictus catfish?

76–79 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, pictus catfish need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and pictus catfish need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the blood parrot. Add space for each extra fish.