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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 & Apistogramma baenschi (Inca 50)

Arapaima gigas · Apistogramma baenschi

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveApistogramma baenschi (Inca 50): Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Apistogramma borellii (Umbrella Cichlid)

Arapaima gigas · Apistogramma borellii

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveApistogramma borellii (Umbrella Cichlid): Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Apistogramma elizabethae

Arapaima gigas · Apistogramma elizabethae

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveApistogramma elizabethae: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Apistogramma macmasteri

Arapaima gigas · Apistogramma macmasteri

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveApistogramma macmasteri: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Apistogramma panduro

Arapaima gigas · Apistogramma panduro

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveApistogramma panduro: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Apistogramma uaupesi

Arapaima gigas · Apistogramma uaupesi

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveApistogramma uaupesi: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Apistogramma viejita

Arapaima gigas · Apistogramma viejita

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveApistogramma viejita: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Apple Snail

Arapaima gigas · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Arapaima & Arfak Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Arrowhead Puffer

Arapaima gigas · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Arapaima & Arulius Barb

Arapaima gigas · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Arapaima & Asher Cory

Arapaima gigas · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful

Arapaima & Asian Arowana

Arapaima gigas · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Arapaima & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Arapaima gigas · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Arapaima & Assassin Snail

Arapaima gigas · Anentome helena

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Arapaima & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Arapaima gigas · Melanochromis auratus

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Arapaima & Aurora Yellow Mbuna

Arapaima gigas · Metriaclima sp. "Aurora Yellow"

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveAurora Yellow Mbuna: Aggressive

Arapaima & Australian Pearl Arowana

Arapaima gigas · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Arapaima & Australian Smelt

Arapaima gigas · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Arapaima & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Arapaima gigas · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arapaima & Azureus Cichlid

Arapaima gigas · Copadichromis azureus

Not Recommended
Arapaima: AggressiveAzureus Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Arapaima gigas · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Bahia Red

Arapaima gigas · Geophagus sp. Bahia Red

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveBahia Red: Semi-Aggressive

Arapaima & Bala Shark

Arapaima gigas · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

Possible with Caution
Arapaima: AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful