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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 & Pungas Catfish

Arapaima gigas · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Arapaima gigas · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Arapaima gigas · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressivePurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Arapaima & Pygmy Corydoras

Arapaima gigas · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressivePygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Arapaima & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressivePygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Arapaima gigas · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Rainbow Cichlid

Arapaima gigas · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Rainbow Shark

Arapaima gigas · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Arapaima & Rainbow Snakehead

Arapaima gigas · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Arapaima & Ramshorn Snail

Arapaima gigas · Planorbidae fam.

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Arapaima & Ramu Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Raspy River Stingray

Arapaima gigas · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Red Bellied Pacu

Arapaima gigas · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Red Breasted Acara

Arapaima gigas · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Red Devil Cichlid

Arapaima gigas · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Arapaima & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Arapaima gigas · Microrasbora rubescens

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Arapaima & Red Empress

Arapaima gigas · Protomelas taeniolatus

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Red Eye Tetra

Arapaima gigas · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Red Fin Borleyi

Arapaima gigas · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Red Fin Caudopunk

Arapaima gigas · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Arapaima gigas · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Arapaima & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Arapaima gigas · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Red Hump Eartheater

Arapaima gigas · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Arapaima gigas · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive