Albertafish Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Hello I was wondering about tank mates for an Arowana I am fairly new to them and I am mostly confused about what I can and can't keep with them and it seems everyone you ask about them gives me a different answer is there anyone out there with arowanas that can give me any advice so that I can try to keep my silver Arowana happy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 something big enought so the aro cant eat it and something that wonth bully the aro at the same time. All depends on the aro really. Some will live with anything some with nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuhs Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Arowanas aren't shoaling type fish so should be ok solitary. Just ensure that he has enough space to grow; silvers take up a lot of room. Bottom feeders such as Clown loaches, rays, cats (ie. tigrinus) and bichirs are usually a good idea since they can finish up anything the aro doesn't get. Otherwise as Pistolpete said, anything that doesn't fit in its mouth is good to go. I personally like Fei fengs and Tigerfish; you'll have the ultimate feng shui tank. If you are confused about a particular specie, feel free to post it on here and i'm sure others with exp will able to chime in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertafish Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Those fei fengs are the fish that also eat alge as well correct? And will they live and thrive with rays as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colby82 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 ya they do, they work great in a ray or arowana tank. and they have a goofy personalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuhs Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Those fei fengs are the fish that also eat alge as well correct? And will they live and thrive with rays as well? Correct great algae eaters! Just be careful as there are some instances where the FF will rasp on the ray causing stress etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertafish Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Ok that helps alot will the fei fengs eat the same foods as the Arowana or will they have to be fed different things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuhs Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Those fei fengs are the fish that also eat alge as well correct? And will they live and thrive with rays as well? Hehe i think the answer lies in your own post. Fei Fengs do eat meat but are primarily algae eaters. Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions. Edited July 27, 2012 by tomuhs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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