Can Oscar live with Cardinal Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar will hunt and eat Cardinal Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
Side-by-side
| Oscar | Cardinal Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81°F | 79–84°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 16" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oscar (to keep Cardinal Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Cardinal Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Assassin Snail — 1", 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
- Cardinal 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 Cardinal Shrimp