What Fish Can Be Mixed with Arowana?

1 What Fish Can Be Mixed with Arowana?

Arowana is large and fierce, not very suited to mixing, but many find a single fish dull and add others. Relatively suitable ornamental fish are crown cichlid, parrot fish, tiger fish, etc. Below we cover arowana mixing notes.

I. What Fish Suit Arowana

Because arowana is large, fierce, and aggressive, mixing isn’t advised. If you do, choose stingray, angelfish, tiger fish, parrot fish, crown cichlid, etc. Parrot and tiger fish are mid-to-lower dwellers while arowana stays upper, so they rarely clash; parrot fish are lively and colorful, boosting looks. Tiger fish are also fierce with some counterattack ability, not easily hurt. Crown cichlid has strong recovery – if bitten it heals fast – so it suits mixing too. But whatever you mix, keep the environment suitable and food ample.

II. Notes on Mixing Arowana

1. Ensure enough oxygen: arowana needs much oxygen, and mixing consumes it faster. If oxygen runs low and isn’t replenished, the arowana may attack others or jump out.

2. Ensure enough space: arowana and its tankmates are large, so ensure ample space to avoid fights.

3. Ensure enough food: arowana is omnivorous and prefers meat, but species differ. Feed separately by habit with ample amount to prevent fights.

4. Keep the environment good: with more fish, more waste (leftovers and excretions) is produced, so clean the tank more often to remove them; long neglect spoils water and harms health.

III. Which Fish NOT to Mix with Arowana

Because arowana is fierce, not all fish suit it or they’ll be bullied, bitten, even killed. Small fish are unsuitable – they may be eaten. Timid fish are also unsuitable – they stay frightened and their growth suffers. Choose suitable fish carefully to avoid accidents and loss of life.

That covers suitable tankmates and mixing notes. We hope owners learn the right method and avoid harming the fish.