Common Name Pictus Catfish

Other Common Names Polka Dot Pictus, Polka Dot Catfish

Scientific Name Pimelodus pictus

Family Pimelodidae

Community Semi-Aggressive

Class Catfish

Temperature 78ºF

Swimming Range Middle-Bottom

Adult Length 4-6 inches

Feeding Habits Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms, fish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.

Compatibility Peaceful and schooling with fish of the same size, but will eat any fish it can fit into their mouth.

Habitat Columbia: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Breeding The adult female is larger than the adult male.

Additional Comments The Pictus Cat has very sharp pectoral and dorsal spine that can cause painful injures if not handled properly. Great care should be taken when netting these fish as they tend to get caught up in the net's mesh.