Species Comparison
Auratus Cichlid vs Oscar
Verdict:Possible with care
Side-by-side specs
Cichlids
Family
Cichlids
4.5″
Adult size
13″
75gal
Min tank
75gal
75–82°F
Temperature
74–81°F
7.8–8.6
pH
6–7.5
aggressive
Temperament
aggressive
Solitary
Schooling
Solitary
mid
Water level
mid
Compatibility notes
- warnAuratus Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–8.6, Oscar prefers 6–7.5 — water chemistry mismatch.