Can pictus catfish live with glass catfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Pictus catfish and glass catfish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inGlass catfish · 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 catfishGlass catfish
Temperature72–79 °F75–80 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

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Better tank mates for glass catfish

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Questions

Can pictus catfish live with glass catfish?

Yes. Pictus catfish and glass catfish make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and glass catfish?

75–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, glass catfish need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and glass catfish need together?

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