Hey guys I am getting some pictus catfish for my next tank (with a GT and a BN), so I was just wanting to know about others experiences with them, as I have never kept them before. Cheers, Jim.
Pictus experiences.
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They are easy to keep, adaptable and non-fussy at the feeding time. They really like company of their own kin. My usual advice is to get at least 6. Better 12.
They are sensitive to poor water quality. They like meaty foods mostly and get 6-8". Hope that helps.
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You are probably thinking Pimelodus blochii. I think we are talking Pimelodus pictus here, which ~ never exceed 5" TL.
Yeah, I plan on getting 3 pimodellus pictus. Is that not enough? Should I get more? They will be in a 60g.
The more you get, the more natural and interesting, active their behavior will be. As for the tank size, that's a diff. matter but it could handle up to a dozen, I'd think, with adequate filtration.
Righto thanks, so I might go with 4, it depends if I think I could get away with that that many with a GT in a 60g.