Can Ghost Shrimp live with Oscar?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar hunts shrimp and is 10.7× the length of Ghost Shrimp — it will eat them.
Side-by-side
| Ghost Shrimp | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82°F | 74–81°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 5–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 16" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 75 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Ghost Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Assassin Snail — 1", peaceful
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Oscar (to keep Ghost Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
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