Oscar and clown loaches

[slippery slimecoat]

Thinking about picking up an 8-9" oscar. Wondering if there would be any issues between it and my school of 7 clown loaches that are 4-7". They would be in a 4'x2'x2' 120 gallon tank.

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[CanadianKeeper]

small ones could be an option for dinner, doubt he could get it down but might try. I wouldn't be too worried as long as they are kept fat and happy

 

[spazmattik]

just from my experience, I have a 9 or 10" oscar in a 125 with 3 clown loaches that are probably only about 3 inches and I don't think he even notices them. They have decent hiding places and I doubt he could catch them unless he cornered them but hes to lazy for that kind of chase. I think youll be fine with that size

 

[ehh]

Always a risk with cichlids. I personally wouldn't try it with loaches that small.


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[Daonni]

I had one oscar didn't bother them even small ones , my other oscar however considered the smaller ones lunch.

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[Bderick67]

Sounds like a good way to kill off the smaller loaches and possibly the oscar.

 

[F1sh Addict]

I would go for it! I picked up an Oscar today, he is only about 3 inches but im planning on getting some clown loaches to go in as well.

 

[KNH]

Oscars are pretty mild. As long as you feed on a regular basis they should be fine.