Can Elegant Cory live with Oscar?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar’s mouth is big enough to swallow Elegant Cory (only 2" long) — it will be eaten.
- Oscar is aggressive and will attack the peaceful Elegant Cory.
Side-by-side
| Elegant Cory | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 74–81°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–25 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 16" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 75 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Elegant Cory (to keep Oscar):
- Typhoon Pleco — 12", semi-aggressive
- Oscar — 16", aggressive
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
Instead of Oscar (to keep Elegant Cory):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Black Molly — 4", peaceful
- Molly — 4", peaceful
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