Can pictus catfish live with glofish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Pictus catfish and glofish make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inGloFish tetra · 2.5 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 catfishGloFish tetra
Temperature72–79 °F72–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal15 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

All pictus catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for glofish

All glofish tetra tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with glofish?

Yes. Pictus catfish and glofish make a good pair. Both are fine at 72–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and glofish?

72–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.

What size tank do pictus catfish and glofish need together?

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