Black Arowana Tankmates Q

[BRYANT]

I know arowanas and datnoids mix well with each other. I know each and every different arowana's capability to open it's mouth is a little different. What's the smallest size datnoid that can be kept in the same tank with a fully grown black arowana?

 

[Hao]

depends on its personality i have a 3" datnoid with 17" black

 

[BRYANT]

I'm saying smallest size possible dat that can be kept with the average fully grown black aro

 

[Hao]

full grown is how big? any specific sizes? my guess is 6-7"

 

[jlnguyen74]

Any dats at 5"-6" should be fine with any full grown arowana, Bryant. However, some arowana doesn't tolerate datnoid well. Datnoid won't get eaten by arowana, but could get some beating. Just keep an eye to make sure the beating is not severe. Datnoid is good at defending itself, though.

 

[piranhas]

hi

 

[BRYANT]

Can I get a knowledgable person on aros with input? Thanks...

 

[David R]

Do you actually have a full grown black aro? I'm guessing not, I'd say if the aro is 15"+ you'd want the dats to be at least 5-6" depending on your set up and the nature of the fish.

 

[prskiller]

Interesting topic. I was thinking of getting a few dats but they were like 3 inches and my silve aro is 19". Subscribed

 

[zerojquan85]

its funny.. most ppl do dats with arowana.. but for me I dont like Dats.. never did and possibility never will......

but to be honest.. Arowana wont eat tankmates of cichlid body shape around 5-6" or comparable to its size....

Just dont put them with frys.. cuz then they will be food.. sometimes 3" fishes arowana will not touch.. if they are cichlid fish...

However, the 5-6" rule doesnt apply to tetra fish!!!!!! They WILL become food Arowana like long slimp looking food.. and if u give them tankmates like that.. they will eat them... easier to fit in their mouths rather than big round cichlid who might not fit inside their stomach..