Can Silver Arowana Live With Glass Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Silver Arowana is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Silver Arowana | Glass Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–80°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | aggressive | peaceful | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 36" | 5" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 125 gal | 20 gal | 125 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | advanced | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
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 →Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Silver Arowana:
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