{"product_id":"spotted-pictus-catfish-active-freshwater-schooling-catfish","title":"Spotted Pictus Catfish Active Freshwater Schooling Catfish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eSpotted Pictus Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sleek, fast-moving freshwater catfish known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"425\"\u003esilver body covered in bold black spots\u003c\/strong\u003e and long flowing barbels. Extremely active and social, this species brings constant motion and personality to larger community aquariums, especially during evening and feeding times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eSpotted Pictus Catfish are schooling fish and do best when kept in \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"687\"\u003egroups\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they display more confident and natural behavior. 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Due to their speed and predatory instincts, tank mates should be medium to large peaceful fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e💡 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eBold \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003espotted patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eHighly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eactive and energetic swimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eSocial best kept in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003egroups\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eNocturnal to crepuscular behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eAdds movement to larger aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eHardy with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e🐟 Care Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotted Pictus Catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003ePimelodus pictus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~45 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-active, peaceful but predatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55+ gallons recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7280°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.07.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\/Omnivore (sinking pellets, frozen foods, live foods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to mid-water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003egroups of 3 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e❓ FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eAre Spotted Pictus Catfish community safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eThey are peaceful with similarly sized fish but may eat very small tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eDo they need to be kept in groups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eYes. 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