Can Oscar live with Flower Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar will hunt and eat Flower Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
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):
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Siamese Algae Eater — 6", 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
Instead of Flower Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- 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
- Gold Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Oscar: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Flower 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 Flower Shrimp