Can pictus catfish live with white cloud minnows?
Verdict
No
No. Pictus catfish and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); pictus catfish need 72–79°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What to watch
- Deal breakerWhite cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); pictus catfish need 72–79°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.
- Deal breakerAn adult pictus catfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.5 inches white cloud minnows do.
What works
- pH 6–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: pictus catfish the bottom, white cloud minnows the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Pictus catfish | White cloud minnow | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79 °F | 60–72 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6–8 |
| Adult size | 5.0 in | 1.5 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 |
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Questions
Can pictus catfish live with white cloud minnows?
No. Pictus catfish and white cloud minnows should not share a tank. White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); pictus catfish need 72–79°F. They meet only at 72°F, the edge of both ranges.
What temperature suits both pictus catfish and white cloud minnows?
72–72 °F. Pictus catfish need 72–79 °F, white cloud minnows need 60–72 °F.
What size tank do pictus catfish and white cloud minnows need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the pictus catfish. Add space for each extra fish.