Can pictus catfish live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Pictus catfish and elephant nose fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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 catfishElephant nose fish
Temperature72–79 °F73–82 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 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 elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with elephant nose fish?

Yes. Pictus catfish and elephant nose fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and elephant nose fish?

73–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and elephant nose fish need together?

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