Can Asian Stone Catfish Live With Oscar?

Asian Stone Catfish and Oscar are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow temperature overlap (74–75°F). Maintaining stable temp in this range may be difficult.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Oscar (14") may eat or bully Asian Stone Catfish (1.5").

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Asian Stone Catfish (peaceful) is not compatible with Oscar (aggressive). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Asian Stone Catfish: bottom, Oscar: middle), reducing conflict.

Trait Conflict ✗ Not Compatible

Oscar is a predator and may eat Asian Stone Catfish.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 75 gallons

ParameterAsian Stone CatfishOscar
Temperature64–75°F74–81°F
pH5.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size1.5"14"
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank10 gal75 gal

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