Can Oscar live with Zebra Danio?
Not recommended
Why
- Oscar’s mouth is big enough to swallow Zebra Danio (only 2" long) — it will be eaten.
- Oscar is aggressive and will attack the peaceful Zebra Danio.
- Zebra Danio is a fin-nipper and will shred the long/flowing fins of Oscar.
Side-by-side
| Oscar | Zebra Danio | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81°F | 64–77°F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 5–19 dGH |
| Adult size | 16" | 2" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Oscar (to keep Zebra Danio):
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful
- Variatus Platy — 2.75", peaceful
Instead of Zebra Danio (to keep Oscar):
- Oscar — 16", aggressive
- Kissing Gourami — 12", semi-aggressive
- Typhoon Pleco — 12", semi-aggressive
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