Can Oscar live with Pinto Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar will hunt and eat Pinto Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 74°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5–6 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Oscar | Pinto Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81°F | 68–74°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 5.8–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 3–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 16" | 1" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oscar (to keep Pinto Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Pinto Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- Assassin Snail — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Batik Nerite Snail — 0.6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Oscar: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pinto Shrimp: 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 Oscar · …with Pinto Shrimp