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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 & Snakehead Fighter

Arapaima gigas · Betta channoides

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Arapaima & Snowball Shrimp

Arapaima gigas · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveSnowball Shrimp: Peaceful

Arapaima & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Arapaima gigas · Chindongo socolofi

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Arapaima & Sorong Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia fredericki

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSorong Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Sparkling Gourami

Arapaima gigas · Trichopsis pumila

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Spot Pangasius

Arapaima gigas · Pangasius larnaudii

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSpot Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Arapaima gigas · Tanganicodus irsacae

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveSpotfin Goby Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Spotted Gar

Arapaima gigas · Lepisosteus oculatus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSpotted Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Spotted Headstander

Arapaima gigas · Chilodus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Arapaima & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Arapaima gigas · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Arapaima & Spotted Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Glossolepis maculosus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSpotted Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Arapaima gigas · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Arapaima gigas · Chaetostoma milesi

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Arapaima gigas · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Arapaima gigas · Apistogramma steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Sterba's Corydoras

Arapaima gigas · Corydoras sterbai

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Arapaima & Striped Raphael Catfish

Arapaima gigas · Platydoras armatulus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Stripefin Eartheater

Arapaima gigas · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveStripefin Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Sturgeon Catfish

Arapaima gigas · Platystomatichthys sturio

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSturgeon Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Arapaima gigas · Otopharynx lithobates

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Sumo Loach

Arapaima gigas · Schistura balteata

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSumo Loach: Aggressive

Arapaima & Sunset Hap

Arapaima gigas · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Arapaima gigas · Xiphophorus variatus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful

Arapaima & Swordtail

Arapaima gigas · Xiphophorus hellerii

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveSwordtail: Mostly Peaceful