Can pictus catfish live with pygmy corys?
Verdict
No
No. Pictus catfish and pygmy corys should not share a tank. An adult pictus catfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pygmy corys do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult pictus catfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pygmy corys do.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–79°F.
- pH 6–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: pictus catfish the bottom, pygmy corys the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Pictus catfish | Pygmy cory | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 5.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for pictus catfish
Better tank mates for pygmy corys
Questions
Can pictus catfish live with pygmy corys?
No. Pictus catfish and pygmy corys should not share a tank. An adult pictus catfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches pygmy corys do.
What temperature suits both pictus catfish and pygmy corys?
72–79 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, pygmy corys need 72–79 °F.
What size tank do pictus catfish and pygmy corys need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the pictus catfish. Add space for each extra fish.