Can Oscar live with Tiger Barb?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar’s mouth is big enough to swallow Tiger Barb (only 2.75" long) — it will be eaten.
- Tiger Barb is a fin-nipper and will shred the long/flowing fins of Oscar.
Side-by-side
| Oscar | Tiger Barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 4–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 16" | 2.75" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oscar (to keep Tiger Barb):
- Moonlight Gourami — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Siamese Algae Eater — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Siamese Algae Eater — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Tiger Barb (to keep Oscar):
- Oscar — 16", aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Giant Gourami — 24", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Typhoon Pleco — 12", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Oscar: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Tiger Barb: 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 Tiger Barb