Can Apistogramma Live With Silver Arowana?
❌Not Compatible
Silver Arowana is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Apistogramma | Silver Arowana | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–84°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5–7 | 6–7.5 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 3" | 36" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 125 gal | 125 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | advanced | — |
Species Profiles
Apistogramma
Apistogramma cacatuoides
intermediatesemi-aggressive20+ gal
The Apistogramma (Apistogramma cacatuoides) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 3 inches. Semi-aggressive temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
advancedaggressive125+ gal
The Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is a advanced-level freshwater fish growing to 36 inches. Aggressive temperament, minimum 125 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Apistogramma:
For Silver Arowana:
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