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Old March 31st, 2009  
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can i add more fish too my tank ?

i have a 40 gallon tank with two cichlids. severum and polleni i was thinking of adding one or two pictus catfish but i have been reading alot of contradicting info on these guys. some say they get to 4 inches, some say 8, some say 12-24 inches! is my tank fully stocked already or could i add a couple pictus? can someone tell me what size they REALLY get? if not pictus, could i add some other fish to my tank? thanks everyone!
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Old March 31st, 2009  
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I think 2 pictus would be fine. They average out to be about 6 inches long (including fin).

They prefer to be in groups of 2 or more.

One warning if you get them- never use a net on them, try to use a pitcher or cup to catch them if you have to remove them from the tank, their "stickers" (dosal and pectoral fins) will get pulled off and stuck in the net.

Good luck!
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