Can oscars live with serpae tetras?
Verdict
No
No. Oscars and serpae tetras should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.75 inches serpae tetras do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.75 inches serpae tetras do.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–79°F.
- pH 6–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Oscar | Serpae tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81 °F | 72–79 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 1.75 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| 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 serpae tetras
Questions
Can oscars live with serpae tetras?
No. Oscars and serpae tetras should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.75 inches serpae tetras do.
What temperature suits both oscars and serpae tetras?
74–79 °F. Oscars need 74–81 °F, serpae tetras need 72–79 °F.
What size tank do oscars and serpae tetras need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the oscar. Add space for each extra fish.