Can oscars live with corydoras?
Verdict
No
No. Oscars and corydoras should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches corydoras do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches corydoras do.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–79°F.
- pH 6–7.8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: oscars the mid, corydoras the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Oscar | Corydoras | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6–7.8 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for oscars
Common plecoYes
Clown loachYes
Black ghost knifeYes
BichirYes
Elephant nose fishYes
Chinese algae eaterYes
Better tank mates for corydoras
Questions
Can oscars live with corydoras?
No. Oscars and corydoras should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches corydoras do.
What temperature suits both oscars and corydoras?
74–79 °F. Oscars need 74–81 °F, corydoras need 72–79 °F.
What size tank do oscars and corydoras need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the oscar. Add space for each extra fish.