Can pictus catfish live with bolivian rams?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, pictus catfish and bolivian rams can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inBolivian ram · 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 catfishBolivian ram
Temperature72–79 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

All pictus catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with bolivian rams?

Yes, pictus catfish and bolivian rams can live together. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and bolivian rams?

72–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, bolivian rams need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and bolivian rams need together?

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