Can yellow labs live with arowanas?
Verdict
No
No. Yellow labs and arowanas should not share a tank. Different water: yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6, arowanas want pH 6–7.
What to watch
- Deal breakerDifferent water: yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6, arowanas want pH 6–7.
- Deal breakerAn adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches yellow labs do.
- Deal breakerArowanas are aggressive and much bigger than yellow labs.
- Watch outArowanas grow to 36 inches and need 250 gallons, far more than a tank set up for yellow labs.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–82°F.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Electric yellow cichlid | Silver arowana | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82 °F | 75–86 °F |
| pH | 7.8–8.6 | 6–7 |
| Adult size | 4.0 in | 36.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 40 gal | 250 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Aggressive |
| Swims at | All levels | Top |
| Group | Groups of 4+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for yellow labs
MollyYes
Mystery snailYes
Peacock cichlidYes
Boesemani rainbowfishYes
Blue gouramiYes
Firemouth cichlidYes
All electric yellow cichlid tank mates
Questions
Can yellow labs live with arowanas?
No. Yellow labs and arowanas should not share a tank. Different water: yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6, arowanas want pH 6–7.
What temperature suits both yellow labs and arowanas?
75–82 °F. Yellow labs need 75–82 °F, arowanas need 75–86 °F.
What size tank do yellow labs and arowanas need together?
At least 250 gal, set by the silver arowana. Add space for each extra fish.