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Arapaima Tank Mates & Compatibility

Arapaima

Arapaima gigas

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TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size300 cm
Temperature24–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSolo or group
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Arapaima & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Maingano Mbuna

Arapaima gigas · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Arapaima & Maison Reef Peacock

Arapaima gigas · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Malawi Eyebiter

Arapaima gigas · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Arapaima & Malawi Gar

Arapaima gigas · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Malawi Hawk

Arapaima gigas · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Arapaima & Malaya Shrimp

Arapaima gigas · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Arapaima & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Arapaima gigas · Melanoides tuberculata

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Arapaima & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Marble Goby

Arapaima gigas · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Arapaima & Marbled Bichir

Arapaima gigas · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Marbled Hatchetfish

Arapaima gigas · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Marbled Whiptail

Arapaima gigas · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Arapaima & Marlier's Julie

Arapaima gigas · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Arapaima gigas · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Mayan Cichlid

Arapaima gigas · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Arapaima & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Mbu Puffer

Arapaima gigas · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Arapaima & Melon Barb

Arapaima gigas · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Arapaima gigas · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Midas Cichlid

Arapaima gigas · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Arapaima & Midnight Catfish

Arapaima gigas · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Arapaima gigas · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Misool Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful