Arrowana Tankmates help

**ArrowMan** · 06-26-2009, 12:21 AM

I'm new to arrows and have only bought a silver arrow thats 20-25cm's and i have had him in my tank for about 1 wk now, i also have a 20cm gold spot pleco.
I had a tank full of fronts and tang. cichlids b4, i still have coral sand in the tank and i will be removing/changing it asap.
My concern now is wether to get a few tank mates, i have been told to have a look at 1/. Albino Tinfoil Barbs,
2/. Alto's,
3/. and some of the peaceful n larger cichlids ???

By the way i live in australia and the Albino Tinfoils at 2cm will cost me about $50 each.

My tank is 6 by 2 by 1.5 (approx. 550-580 litres)

Thanks for any input.

**Northernguy** · 06-26-2009, 12:25 AM

Welcome to the Fabulous AC!

It sounds like your tank is 135gal.
Here is some info fo you.http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/arowana/fish.php

**Crispy** · 06-26-2009, 01:36 AM

there are many good tankmates for aros. larger bottom dwellers will do well, as will regular tinfoil barbs... I keep frontosas with my 10" aro. Check my sig, so far no fights amongst the fish.

**HorrorShowRot** · 06-26-2009, 01:37 AM

What size tank is like the perfect size to raise an arrowna by himself I have always wanted one lol

**discthrower** · 06-26-2009, 01:45 AM

The larger the tank the better for arowanas, while very beautiful fish, they grow to MAMMOTH proportions 48inches+. A real tank buster.

**rangur1** · 06-26-2009, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by ranubis89

What size tank is like the perfect size to raise an arrowna by himself I have always wanted one lol

150-200gallons. these fish get real big and need plenty of room.

**mac** · 06-27-2009, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by ranubis89

What size tank is like the perfect size to raise an arrowna by himself I have always wanted one lol

These fish need tanks much larger than 200 Gallons. 1000 gallon + is a better size.

To answer the original question,

IMO large bottom dwellers, and larger fish that wont fit in it's mouth.

mac