Can Bamboo / Wood Shrimp live with Oscar?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar hunts shrimp and is 4.6× the length of Bamboo / Wood Shrimp — it will eat them.
Side-by-side
| Bamboo / Wood Shrimp | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 74–81°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 16" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 75 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Bamboo / Wood Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Rabbit Snail — 3", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Oscar (to keep Bamboo / Wood Shrimp):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Siamese Algae Eater — 6", peaceful
- Swordtail — 5.5", semi-aggressive
Where to buy
- Bamboo / Wood Shrimp: buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm 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.
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