Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Pangasius sanitwongsei

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)

Adult Size250 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

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Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Abei Puffer

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Achara Catfish

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Adolfo Cory

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Adonis Pleco

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Afra Cichlid

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Cynotilapia afra

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Arowana

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Butterfly Fish

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Clawed Frog

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Dwarf Frog

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Jewel Cichlid

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Knifefish

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Lungfish

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Pike

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & African Pipefish

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Agassiz Cory

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Alligator Gar

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark) & Alligator Pleco

Pangasius sanitwongsei · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful