Can Amano Shrimp live with Oscar?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar will hunt and eat Amano Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
Side-by-side
| Amano Shrimp | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–80°F | 74–81°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 16" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 75 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Amano Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Colombian Ramshorn — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Gold Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Oscar (to keep Amano Shrimp):
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Siamese Algae Eater — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Swordtail — 5.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Amano Shrimp: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Oscar: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Amano Shrimp · …with Oscar