Hi everyone,
I am planning on setting up a 200l (32g) aquarium in the autumn. I am running into conflicting information on the size if aquarium I would need for Pictus. Is this an okay size? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Pictus Catfish
Hi,
Assuming 200L (100x40x50cm) then that's OK for one adult. They're better in groups when young. I would say 48x18x18" for 3 or 4 adults.
Jools
Assuming 200L (100x40x50cm) then that's OK for one adult. They're better in groups when young. I would say 48x18x18" for 3 or 4 adults.
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Re: Pictus Catfish
Hi,
I have already maintained 2 in a 200l and I find it really too small. They are great swimmers, a tank of at least 150cm in front or even more should be a minimum.
I have already maintained 2 in a 200l and I find it really too small. They are great swimmers, a tank of at least 150cm in front or even more should be a minimum.
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Re: Pictus Catfish
Their size seems to depend on what and how much they are fed and how much space they have. Our Peruvian variety pictus reach 4.5 to 5.5 inches, Colombians 6 to 8 inches.
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