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Uaru Cichlid
Also known as the Black Cloud fish, the Uaru cichlid is a species that becomes more beautiful with age. Juveniles are nearly black with white speckles, but once they exceed 10 cm in length, their appearance begins to transform dramatically—males develop more vivid coloration than females.
Which Fish Are Suitable Tank Mates for Arowana?
Arowana is large, territorial, and aggressive, so pick tank mates carefully. Relatively safe choices are tiger fish, flying phoenix, stingray, crown cichlid, and Black Spade A silver dollar - mostly bottom or mid dwellers that rarely clash with the upper-swimming arowana. Avoid very small mates that could be eaten.
What Fish Can Be Mixed with Arowana?
Arowana is large and fierce, so mixing isn't ideal, but suitable mates include crown cichlid, parrot fish, and tiger fish - mostly mid-to-lower dwellers that don't clash with the upper-swimming arowana. Ensure ample oxygen, space, and food, and keep the tank clean. Avoid small or timid fish that get eaten or stressed.
What Fish Can Be Kept With an Arowana?
Arowanas are large, aggressive, territorial fish, so tank mates should be other big, fast swimmers such as parrot cichlids, oscars, datnoids, and rays. Use a tank large enough for each fish's territory, match water parameters (pH, hardness, temperature), and similar diets to avoid conflict.
Peacock Bass
The Peacock Bass (Cichla ocellaris), also known as the Crown Three-Band Cichlid, is a large predatory cichlid reaching 30-60 cm as an adult. A fierce carnivore, it should be fed live prey or trained onto fish-meat chunks and must not be kept with smaller tank mates.
Six-Banded Distichodus
The Six-Banded Distichodus (Distichodus sexfasciatus) is a Congo native named for its six black bands, though its 'short nose' is only relative to the long-nosed distichodus. Its body edge shows blue fluorescence under light. It reaches 30 cm, is robust but short-tempered, and needs a large tank.