Can Oscar live with Flower Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar hunts shrimp and is 6.4× the length of Flower Shrimp — it will eat them.
Side-by-side
| Oscar | Flower Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81°F | 68–79°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 5–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 16" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oscar (to keep Flower Shrimp):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy Cory — 1", peaceful
Instead of Flower Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Colombian Ramshorn — 2", peaceful
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