2007-07-26 16:45:59 · 6 answers · asked by C-Los 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
pictus can be very aggressive predators and will eat anything they can get in their mouths so I wouldn't put them in with barbs.
2007-07-26 16:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by fish_for_brains 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
While many people feel that barbs are aggressive they really can't compete with true predators like a pictus cat.
You could keep some large barbs with a very small pictus but as soon as the barbs can fit in the cat's mouth they are fair game and you'll likely lose some of them.
2007-07-26 17:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the tank size you are using but here is the best information that I can give you about each species:
Pictus Catfish require a 70 gallon tank since they grow up to 10". It is a peaceful omnivore. Tiger Barbs require a 30 gallon tank since they grow up to 3". It is a semi-aggressive omnivore but caution must be taken into consideration as the tiger barbs nip the fins of larger slower moving fish.
2007-07-26 21:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by NCConfederate13 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are large (3"+) tiger barbs and a smaller pictus, it will be ok, but the pictus is a predator and will eat anything that will fit in it's mouth, so be aware if the barbs are small, you will probably lose some to the pictus.
MM
2007-07-26 16:55:53 · answer #4 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have a large enough tank.
it depends on the pitcu species, But the most common being the spotted.
The pitcus will need a large tank around 55 gallons, and yes they can live together.
2007-07-26 17:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ehh, it'd be risky. But if the barbs are big enough you might be able to do it. Also if there is something for the cat to hide in.
2007-07-26 16:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋