Arowana & african cichlids

[andy1985]

HI i was thinking of introducing a either Silver or Black into a 6 ft tank the frontosa and blue dolphins in would this be ok?

 

[jdvue]

those fish live in very different water parameters

 

[tankboi]

Not a very good combination at all. The water parameters are on the very opposite side of the scales and both are aggressive! Definitely not a good investment on such expensive fish! I suggest you select one fish and try to find compatible tankmates for it!

 

[Water]

Water parameters really mean nothing. Discus can thrive in hard water. What I'd be more worried about is the Africans and Frontasa ripping your Arowana to shreds.

 

[frontosa521]

Bro I have the same set up a 6 foot tank I have a 13 in aro in with my fronts and they do great just make sure that the fish u have don't fit in the arowanas mouth and you will be fine

 

[aprime11b]

My jardini is in with 5 africans but im willing to sell the fricans if they bother my aro

 

[Crispy]

my fronts have never bothered my aro. I wouldn't introduce a small aro either..they are too fragile for cichlids. I would let it grow 12" at least before trying to mix. a small aro could possibly get out-competed for food with ravenous cichlids.