Pictus is a fish also known as Pictus cat or pictus catfish. It is a small fish in the pictus family. Pictus catfish are said to be native to the Orinoco and Amazon River basins and is commonly kept as a pet fish in freshwater aquariums. The maximum size of pictus catfish is around 5 inches in length and it’s very rare for these fishes to exceed this size limit even if they are fully grown, but it is possible in some cases. The quality of diet and care plays a huge role in their size development. Pictus catfish have transparent fins and white barbells. As in most Catfishes, the Pictus also has a huge downturned mouth and a forked tail. The major differences between female and male pictus catfish are very slight, females are slightly larger and rounder when they reach their sexual maturity age, and male catfish on the other hand have long and slightly smaller bodies. 

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Pictus Catfish are mostly found in the dense rivers throughout the regions of South American forests, there are a lot of hiding places for them like river rocks, driftwood, and caves. In addition to these, pictus catfish will also need large open spaces for swimming and exercising. As this Catfish is nocturnal, there should be a dim light in their tank. Pictus care is omnivore in nature. 

Aquatic animals

In captivity, pictus catfish prefer to eat soft water bodies. They also eat small fishes like neon tetra etc. They also forage on shrimp and guppies.

Insects and worms

Pictus eat worms like bloodworms, wax worms, etc. Also, Pictus eat small insects like crickets, locusts, etc.

Plants and vegetables

Pictus also like to eat some vegetables and aquatic plants and algae. They also eat fish food. 

What Pictus Catfish don’t eat?

Pictus catfish like other catfishes don’t like the flavors of Deet, so they can’t eat it.