Can Discus Live With Oscar?

Discus

Discus

Oscar

Oscar

Incompatible

Compatibility Score: 10/100

The Verdict

Temperature requirements don't overlap well (Discus: 82-88°F, Oscar: 74-81°F)

Oscar is aggressive and may harm the peaceful Discus

Tips for Success

  • Minimum recommended tank size: 75 gallons

Side-by-Side Comparison

AttributeDiscusOscar
Adult Size
8"14"
Temperature
82-88°F74-81°F
pH Range
6-76-8
Min Tank Size
55G75G
Temperamentpeacefulaggressive
Swim Levelmiddlemiddle
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Recommended Tank Size

75+ gallons

Minimum for keeping these fish together

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GuppyAngelfishCorydoras CatfishCommon Pleco

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