Can pea puffers live with pictus catfish?
Verdict
No
No. Pea puffers and pictus catfish should not share a tank. An adult pictus catfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pea puffers do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult pictus catfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pea puffers do.
- Watch outPea puffers are aggressive. Pictus catfish hold their own only in a big tank with places to hide.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–79°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Pea puffer | Pictus catfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | All levels | Bottom |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 3+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for pea puffers
Better tank mates for pictus catfish
Questions
Can pea puffers live with pictus catfish?
No. Pea puffers and pictus catfish should not share a tank. An adult pictus catfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pea puffers do.
What temperature suits both pea puffers and pictus catfish?
74–79 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, pictus catfish need 72–79 °F.
What size tank do pea puffers and pictus catfish need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the pictus catfish. Add space for each extra fish.