Can zebra plecos live with arowanas?
Verdict
No
No. Zebra plecos and arowanas should not share a tank. An adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3.5 inches zebra plecos do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3.5 inches zebra plecos do.
- Deal breakerArowanas are aggressive and will bully peaceful zebra plecos.
- Watch outArowanas grow to 36 inches and need 250 gallons, far more than a tank set up for zebra plecos.
What works
- Both are fine at 79–86°F.
- pH 6–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: zebra plecos the bottom, arowanas the top.
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Care at a glance
| Zebra pleco | Silver arowana | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 79–88 °F | 75–86 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6–7 |
| Adult size | 3.5 in | 36.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 250 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Top |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | One per tank |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for zebra plecos
Questions
Can zebra plecos live with arowanas?
No. Zebra plecos and arowanas should not share a tank. An adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 3.5 inches zebra plecos do.
What temperature suits both zebra plecos and arowanas?
79–86 °F. Zebra plecos need 79–88 °F, arowanas need 75–86 °F.
What size tank do zebra plecos and arowanas need together?
At least 250 gal, set by the silver arowana. Add space for each extra fish.