Oscar and Convicts, do they play nicely?

[jvin85]

Sorry, newbie question.

Are Oscars and Convicts compatible?

 

[derekp]

Yes, but only until oscars get big enough for the convicts to be food.

 

[mqktandy]

I have about 40 convicts in the 1500 ranging from 1.5"-5" and they seam to get along with the 3 oscars who are between 8-10" of course they chase each other out of there territories but thats expected....actually most aggressive fish in there is a 2" breeding pink con. Thing chases out the rtc, oscars, even takes a whack at the alligator gar if they come near its stump. Lol

 

[knifegill]

In a smaller tank, though, like 150 gallons-ish, one solitary convict and one solitary Oscar ought to be fine together. If you had a pair of O's or a pair of cons it might get ugly.