Can kuhli loaches live with arowanas?
Verdict
No
No. Kuhli loaches and arowanas should not share a tank. An adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3.5 inches kuhli loaches do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3.5 inches kuhli loaches do.
- Deal breakerArowanas are aggressive and will bully peaceful kuhli loaches.
- Watch outArowanas grow to 36 inches and need 250 gallons, far more than a tank set up for kuhli loaches.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–86°F.
- pH 6–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: kuhli loaches the bottom, arowanas the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Kuhli loach | Silver arowana | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86 °F | 75–86 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 6–7 |
| Adult size | 3.5 in | 36.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal | 250 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for kuhli loaches
Questions
Can kuhli loaches live with arowanas?
No. Kuhli loaches and arowanas should not share a tank. An adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3.5 inches kuhli loaches do.
What temperature suits both kuhli loaches and arowanas?
75–86 °F. Kuhli loaches need 75–86 °F, arowanas need 75–86 °F.
What size tank do kuhli loaches and arowanas need together?
At least 250 gal, set by the silver arowana. Add space for each extra fish.