Can Black Skirt Tetra live with Oscar?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar’s mouth is big enough to swallow Black Skirt Tetra (only 2.5" long) — it will be eaten.
- Oscar is aggressive and will fight with Black Skirt Tetra — two scrappy species in one tank means constant territorial conflict.
- Black Skirt Tetra is a fin-nipper and will shred the long/flowing fins of Oscar.
Side-by-side
| Black Skirt Tetra | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 74–81°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–15 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 16" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 75 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Black Skirt Tetra (to keep Oscar):
- Oscar — 16", aggressive
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Typhoon Pleco — 12", semi-aggressive
Instead of Oscar (to keep Black Skirt Tetra):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful
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