Jag and Black Aro?

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TheBigB

TheBigB

Jack Dempsey
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I know this question has been asked before and I probably know the answer but wanted to get some feedback and maybe some tips on how to do it successfully.

I have a 9-10" Jag in a 135g with a Festae, Texas, JD, and some Silver Dollars. The tank is starting to get crowded and the aggression levels have picked up a little. Nobody has been seriously hurt but the Jag makes sure no one comes to his side of the tank. He is somewhat on the calmer side but it does seem as if he has gotten more aggressive the bigger he gets (not sure if it’s his size or the tank they are in getting smaller).

I'm building a 400 gallon tank for my 10" Black Arowana which should be finished in a month or so. The plan is to move all my cichlids into this tank as well. Now my Arowana takes priority over everything else, but I love the Jag. He has been my favorite fish since growing him from a little 1" baby.

My question is what are the chances of me successfully keeping the Jag and Arowana together in the 400 gallon tank (7'X4'X2')? I know there is always a chance things could go bad but if it could potentially work out I would go for it. I do worry that one day my prize Aro will get shredded though.

Thanks for any informative advice you can provide.
 
imo if your arowana is bulker and bigger then the jag he dhouldnt bother it
 
Lambrakopoulos said:
Upgrade to a larger tank then add your arowana, other wise just way to much picking on or fighting will go down.


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I dont understand what you mean. Are you saying I should upgrade larger than 400 gallons? The arowana is not in the 135. He is in a 120 right now waiting for the 400 to be complete.
 
the tank is pretty big so the jag shouldnt be a problem
 
Whats Sump said:
I dont understand what you mean. Are you saying I should upgrade larger than 400 gallons? The arowana is not in the 135. He is in a 120 right now waiting for the 400 to be complete.
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The jag won't be as aggressive in the 400 gallon tank as it is right now in the 125 so you should be fine. That's what we're saying. Most big and aggressive cichlids who are housed in smaller tanks will become more docile once moved to a much larger enclosure, there are some individuals who will stay aggressive but most will calm down a bit and accept tankmates much more readily.
 
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