Can Oscar live with Red Nose Shrimp?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar hunts shrimp and is 10.7× the length of Red Nose Shrimp — it will eat them.
Side-by-side
| Oscar | Red Nose Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 16" | 1.5" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oscar (to keep Red Nose Shrimp):
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Red Nose Shrimp (to keep Oscar):
- Vampire Shrimp — 6", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
- Assassin Snail — 1", peaceful
- Blue Mystery Snail — 1.8", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
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