I have 4 denison barbs (among other fish) in a 55 gal tank that is 4 ft long by 1 ft. I'm entertaining the idea of adding 2 pictus catfish into the mix. Are these fish comptaible? Any knowledge on the topic is greatly appreciated...
2007-02-22 18:03:29 · 4 answers · asked by Kieko 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
The pictus will mind to his own and should not be a threat to you denison. If the Denisons aren't too aggressive they should mind to their own as well.
2007-02-24 10:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by sonicachic311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm jealous!!! I would love a school of Denisons!
Aside from the size issue, I'm curious about the temperature you are (or would be) keeping your fish at. Pictus is a tropical fish and should be kept at 75-82, but Denisons are coolwater and should be in water 60-77, so there's not a lot of overlap. I've seen them at lower temps with Boesemanii rainbows, and that made for a very colorful tank! From what I've heard, Denisons are very sensitive to changes in their water temperature.
2007-02-23 12:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see your concern, not wanting to lose a single denison barb. Those little buggers are expensive. I personally wouldn't risk it if the barbs are small, as pictus cats get 10" and often are fed live food as part of their diet.
2007-02-23 06:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes----everybody will go about their natural activities without paying must attention at all to the other species.---you are Ok with this addition----
2007-02-23 02:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by EZMZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋