Can pictus catfish live with kribensis?

Verdict
Yes

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

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 KribensisKribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 5 inKribensis · 4 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 catfishKribensis
Temperature72–79 °F75–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
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 kribensis

All kribensis tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with kribensis?

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

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and kribensis?

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

What size tank do pictus catfish and kribensis need together?

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