Can Red-Tail Catfish Live With Silver Arowana?
Red-Tail Catfish and Silver Arowana CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Known Pairing
✓ Compatible
Red-Tail Catfish and Silver Arowana are known to coexist well.
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 75–79°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.
Size
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (48" and 36").
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Red-Tail Catfish (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Silver Arowana (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Fish occupy different water levels (Red-Tail Catfish: bottom, Silver Arowana: top), reducing conflict.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 425 gallons
| Parameter | Red-Tail Catfish | Silver Arowana |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.2 | 6–7 |
| Max Size | 48" | 36" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim Level | Bottom | Top |
| Min Tank | 300 gal | 250 gal |
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