Can Oscar live with Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar will hunt and eat Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp — even large filter shrimp are not safe.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 74–75°F.
Side-by-side
| Oscar | Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 16" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oscar (to keep Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp):
- Pygmy Cory — 1", 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
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Orange Eye Blue Tiger 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
- Orange Eye Blue Tiger 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 Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp