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Freshwater Shark (Wallago) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Freshwater Shark (Wallago)

Wallago attu

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (10/10)
Adult Size150 cm
Temperature19–29°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo only
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Compatible on paper, but will Freshwater Shark (Wallago) 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 Freshwater Shark (Wallago) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Freshwater Shark (Wallago)
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Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Kabia rainbowfish

Wallago attu · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Abei Puffer

Wallago attu · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Achara Catfish

Wallago attu · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Adolfo Cory

Wallago attu · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Adonis Pleco

Wallago attu · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Wallago attu · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Wallago attu · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Wallago attu · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Afra Cichlid

Wallago attu · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Arowana

Wallago attu · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Wallago attu · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Butterfly Fish

Wallago attu · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Clawed Frog

Wallago attu · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Dwarf Frog

Wallago attu · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Jewel Cichlid

Wallago attu · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Knifefish

Wallago attu · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Lungfish

Wallago attu · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Pike

Wallago attu · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & African Pipefish

Wallago attu · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Agassiz Cory

Wallago attu · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Wallago attu · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Wallago attu · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Wallago attu · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Freshwater Shark (Wallago) & Alligator Gar

Wallago attu · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Freshwater Shark (Wallago): Highly AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive