Tank mate check
Can Oscar Fish and Siamese Algae Eater live together?
Verdict: No
No. Oscar Fish and Siamese Algae Eater fail at least one check below, so keep them in separate tanks.
Why
The same temperament, water and known-conflict checks the MyAquaLog compatibility tool runs.
- Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish. Oscar Fish is rated aggressive, Siamese Algae Eater peaceful.
- Temperature overlap 75-79°F.
- pH overlap 6-8.
- Oscar Fish sets the floor at 55 gallons on its own. Size up from there for both groups.
Side by side
| Oscar Fish | Siamese Algae Eater | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperature | 74-81°F (23-27°C) | 75-79°F (24-26°C) |
| pH | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle | Bottom |
| Group size | Can be kept singly | Can be kept singly |
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Other pairings
More Oscar Fish pairings
- Amano Shrimp no
- Angelfish no
- Betta Fish no
- Bristlenose Pleco no
- Cardinal Tetra no
- Cherry Shrimp no
- Corydoras Catfish no
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami no
- Goldfish no
- Guppy no
- Harlequin Rasbora no
- Kuhli Loach no
- Molly Fish no
- Mystery Snail no
- Neon Tetra no
- Nerite Snail no
- Otocinclus no
- Platy no
- Plecostomus no
- Rummy Nose Tetra no
More Siamese Algae Eater pairings
- Amano Shrimp yes
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra yes
- Cherry Shrimp yes
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Guppy yes
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach yes
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail yes
- Neon Tetra yes
- Nerite Snail yes
- Otocinclus yes
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra yes