Arapaima & Mokele-mbembe Bichir
Arapaima gigas · Polypterus mokelembembe
Arapaima: AggressiveMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
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Arapaima Tank Mates & Compatibility
Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
TemperamentAggressive (7/10)
Adult Size300 cm
Temperature24–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSolo or group
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Arapaima & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)
Arapaima gigas · Poecilia sphenops
Arapaima: AggressiveMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful
Arapaima & Mono Sebae (Brackish)
Arapaima gigas · Monodactylus sebae
Arapaima: AggressiveMono Sebae (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful
Arapaima & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)
Arapaima gigas · Hoplias aimara
Arapaima: AggressiveMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive
Arapaima & Moonlight Gourami
Arapaima gigas · Trichogaster microlepis
Arapaima: AggressiveMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful
Arapaima & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)
Arapaima gigas · Gambusia affinis
Arapaima: AggressiveMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive
Arapaima & Motoro Stingray
Arapaima gigas · Potamotrygon motoro
Arapaima: AggressiveMotoro Stingray: Semi-Aggressive
Arapaima & Mottled Loach
Arapaima gigas · Paracanthocobitis botia
Arapaima: AggressiveMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful
Arapaima & Mountain Rainbowfish
Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia monticola
Arapaima: AggressiveMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Arapaima & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)
Arapaima gigas · Oreochromis mossambicus
Arapaima: AggressiveMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive
Arapaima & Msobo Mbuna
Arapaima gigas · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"
Arapaima: AggressiveMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive
Arapaima & Mubi Rainbowfish
Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia mubiensis
Arapaima: AggressiveMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Arapaima & Murray River Rainbowfish
Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia fluviatilis
Arapaima: AggressiveMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Arapaima & Mystery Snail
Arapaima gigas · Pomacea bridgesii
Arapaima: AggressiveMystery Snail: Peaceful
Arapaima & Nana Rasbora
Arapaima gigas · Microdevario nana
Arapaima: AggressiveNana Rasbora: Peaceful
Arapaima & Needlenose Gar
Arapaima gigas · Xenentodon cancila
Arapaima: AggressiveNeedlenose Gar: Semi-Aggressive
Arapaima & Neolamprologus Fasciatus
Arapaima gigas · Neolamprologus fasciatus
Arapaima: AggressiveNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive
Arapaima & Neolamprologus Pulcher
Arapaima gigas · Neolamprologus pulcher
Arapaima: AggressiveNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive
Arapaima & Neolamprologus Similis
Arapaima gigas · Neolamprologus similis
Arapaima: AggressiveNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive
Arapaima & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus
Arapaima gigas · Neolamprologus tretocephalus
Arapaima: AggressiveNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive
Arapaima & Neon Blue Cichlid
Arapaima gigas · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis
Arapaima: AggressiveNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Arapaima & Neon Blue Goby
Arapaima gigas · Stiphodon atropurpureus
Arapaima: AggressiveNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful
Arapaima & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)
Arapaima gigas · Microdevario kubotai
Arapaima: AggressiveNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful
Arapaima & Neon Tetra
Arapaima gigas · Paracheirodon innesi
Arapaima: AggressiveNeon Tetra: Peaceful