Can pictus catfish live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, pictus catfish and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Pictus catfish 72–79°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Pictus catfish 6–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inClown pleco · 3.5 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

Pictus catfishClown pleco
Temperature72–79 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

All pictus catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with clown plecos?

Yes, pictus catfish and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and clown plecos?

73–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and clown plecos need together?

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