Can Oscar and Scissortail Rasbora live together?

Oscar and Scissortail Rasbora are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Oscar vs Scissortail Rasbora

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Rasboras

13″

Adult size

5″

75gal

Min tank

30gal

74–81°F

Temperature

73–82°F

6–7.5

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

top

Compatibility notes

criticalOscar is aggressive and will bully peaceful Scissortail Rasbora.

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