Can Oscar live with Black Rose Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar will hunt and eat Black Rose Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 74–75°F.
Side-by-side
| Oscar | Black Rose Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 16" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oscar (to keep Black Rose 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 Black Rose Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- Assassin Snail — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Colombian Ramshorn — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Oscar: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Rose 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 Black Rose Shrimp