Pictus behavior

[kruzz]

I put my less than 2" pictus into my 40 gal. and within a couple of days it took over the hollow log occupied by my 2 plecos (5-8"). They never returned. It stayed in the log for about 10 - 14 days constantly moving but never leaving but for rare feeding forays very close to the log. When it left the log it found a fake plant ( in the corner of the tank near the log ) which it constantly ( day and night ) circles from top to bottom of the tank. Feeding forays take it to all corners of the tank but are rare.

A large rock cave and some plant shade area that is available is used by the plecos now. The pictus has been in the tank for about 2 months now.

I am sure this behavior will change once the 70 gal. tank but it will not be set up for a couple of months.

Thank-you in advance for your comments,etc.

 

[CFC]

Classic lonely pictus behaviour Pictus catfish should really be kept in small groups of at least 3, when kept singularly they become depressed and lethargic but if kept in a group they are constantly active and will swim up and down the length of the tank constantly in their search for food.

 

[Bomag]

i no i am going to echo what the great master himself has said but two things are like he said he is by himself get two more subject to tank size and also i am sure when it is dark he comes out even for a while when you are not looking..


but like we say get two more (subject to tank size) and you should notice one hell of a difference