Can oscars live with endlers?
Verdict
No
No. Oscars and endlers should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches endlers do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches endlers do.
- Watch outOscars grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for endlers.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–81°F.
- pH 7–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: oscars the mid, endlers the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Oscar | Endler's livebearer | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 5 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Top |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 3+ |
| 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 endlers
All endler's livebearer tank mates
Questions
Can oscars live with endlers?
No. Oscars and endlers should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1 inches endlers do.
What temperature suits both oscars and endlers?
74–81 °F. Oscars need 74–81 °F, endlers need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do oscars and endlers need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the oscar. Add space for each extra fish.