Can oscars live with panda corys?
Verdict
No
No. Oscars and panda corys should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches panda corys do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches panda corys do.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–77°F.
- pH 6–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: oscars the mid, panda corys the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Oscar | Panda cory | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81 °F | 68–77 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 2.0 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 panda corys
Questions
Can oscars live with panda corys?
No. Oscars and panda corys should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2 inches panda corys do.
What temperature suits both oscars and panda corys?
74–77 °F. Oscars need 74–81 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.
What size tank do oscars and panda corys need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the oscar. Add space for each extra fish.