Can pictus catfish live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, pictus catfish and apistogramma can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Pictus catfish 72–79°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Pictus catfish 6–7.5Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inApistogramma · 3 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

Pictus catfishApistogramma
Temperature72–79 °F75–84 °F
pH6–7.55–7
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

All pictus catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with apistogramma?

Yes, pictus catfish and apistogramma can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and apistogramma?

75–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and apistogramma need together?

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