How Many Pictus Can I Have?!

[mic8310]

Ive got a handful of corys and 2 plecs, im not sure how many pictus catfish i can have without overfilling the tank! is a 180L with standard filter etc

cheers!

 

[pinkdolphin_113]

unless the corys are at adult size, i wouldnt suggest getting any pictus because they will probably eat them.
also, another reason against the idea is that pictus are very energetic fish where as corys are quite peaceful and just like to chill on the bottom instead of scurrying around constantly looking for food. i feel the corys will be so much more at ease without this kind of fish.
but to answer your question, they grow to 5/6 inches, need lots of swimming space...you could keep a group of 3 or 4 in there (but i personally wouldn't do it).


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