Can Synodontis Catfish 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 | Synodontis Catfish | Silver Arowana | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 7.5–8.5 | 6–7.5 | 7.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 8" | 36" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 125 gal | 125 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | advanced | — |
Species Profiles
Synodontis Catfish
Synodontis multipunctatus
intermediatepeaceful30+ gal
The Synodontis Catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 8 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 30 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 Synodontis Catfish:
For Silver Arowana:
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