Can Silver Arowana Live With Rope Fish?
❌Not Compatible
Silver Arowana is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Silver Arowana | Rope Fish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 72–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | aggressive | peaceful | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 36" | 15" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 125 gal | 55 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 →Rope Fish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
intermediatepeaceful55+ gal
The Rope Fish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 15 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Silver Arowana:
For Rope Fish:
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