{"product_id":"pimelodella-pictus-2-3","title":"Pimelodella Pictus 2-3\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eThe Pictus Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"243\"\u003ePimelodella pictus\u003c\/em\u003e), often known simply as the Pictus or Angel Catfish, is a striking and energetic freshwater species known for its long whisker-like barbels and bold, fast-swimming nature. Native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, these fish are active, social, and thrive when kept in groups. Their playful swimming style makes them excellent display fish, but they require plenty of space and pristine water conditions to stay healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"739\"\u003ePimelodella pictus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highly active, social\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Freshwater tropical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amazon \u0026amp; Orinoco Basins (South America)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12–15 cm (5–6 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8–10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eHousing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e200 L\u003c\/strong\u003e (55 gal) for a group; larger for multiple fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eTank Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Horizontal swimming space; secure lid (they can jump)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth sand or fine gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eDécor\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eDriftwood, caves, and smooth rocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eOpen spaces for swimming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eDim or subdued lighting preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best kept in groups of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e3+\u003c\/strong\u003e, though can be kept singly if necessary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e: High filtration required; weekly water changes of 30–50%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (75–82°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to fast, simulating natural river currents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate; too bright lighting can stress them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eAmmonia: 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eNitrite: 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eNitrate: Under 20–30 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Strictly carnivorous—provide high-protein foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eSinking carnivore pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eFrozen foods (bloodworms, squid, brine shrimp, mysis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eOccasional small live foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eFeeding Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eOnce or twice daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eFeed at dusk or evening—most active after dark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e: They are fast eaters; ensure tankmates get their fair share\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e⚕️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid using soft nets—pectoral spines can get tangled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eStress from too-small tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eAmmonia\/nitrite sensitivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eInjuries from rough décor (keep everything smooth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eTankmates\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eSuitable: peaceful medium-sized fish like silver dollars, larger tetras, rainbowfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eAvoid: small fish (may be eaten), aggressive cichlids, slow-swimmers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e🚫 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eWe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003edo not ship live animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eYou may \u003cstrong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003eorder online\u003c\/strong\u003e and choose \u003cstrong data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003eClick \u0026amp; 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