Compatibility brief
Can Ember Tetra live with Pictus catfish?
Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: medium
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
250L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 250L (larger active fish often want more length).
Pictus catfish (about 14cm as an adult) can realistically eat Ember Tetra (about 2cm) once grown. Plan around adult sizes, not shop sizes.
Assessment details
Compatible temperaments
Both Ember Tetra and Pictus catfish share a peaceful temperament.
Pictus catfish may eat Ember Tetra
Top issuePictus catfish (14cm) is predatory and Ember Tetra (2cm) is small enough to be eaten. This pairing is unsafe.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Pictus catfish (14cm) is predatory and Ember Tetra (2cm) is…”
Pictus catfish may eat Ember Tetra
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Ember Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 8 for best health and behaviour.
- •Pictus catfish should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
Try instead
- →Build a species-only tank for the larger fish, or restock with fish too large to be eaten at adult sizes.
- Seriously Fish. Hyphessobrycon amandae
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Hyphessobrycon amandae
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Hyphessobrycon amandae
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
- Seriously Fish. Pimelodus pictus
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Pimelodus pictus
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Pimelodus pictus
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Ember Tetra + Pictus catfish
Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree.