Freshwater Fish
Pictus Catfish.
The pictus catfish is a silvery, spotted catfish from South America with very long barbels, or whiskers, that it uses to find food.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Scientific name
- Pimelodus pictus
Good tank mates
The pictus catfish is an active, mostly peaceful schooling catfish that does best in a group of three or more. It will eat small fish it can swallow, like neon tetras, so pair it with medium-sized, sturdy community fish rather than tiny tankmates, and keep it away from aggressive cichlids that would harass it.
Good to know
The pictus catfish is a silvery, spotted catfish from South America with very long barbels, or whiskers, that it uses to find food.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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Erie, PA.
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