love oscars and have always wanted one.tanks all
2006-10-25 08:06:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I will be aganist oscars in 55 gallon tank, unless they're babies. One Oscar requires 70 Gallon. If you plan to have Oscars, be aware that they will grow big fast and you may need to transport them to another big, baddest, biggest tank you will need. if you plan to have just one, it may work. (oscar average grow to full adult within 2 to 3 years )
African Cichlids are GREAT fish to start in 55 gallon. I have 55 Gallon bowfront tank right now and those fishes are normally called Mbunas which are very colourful and very aggressive. I also have about 40 in the tank plus babies. they breed so easy and fast. They requires lots of rock work, which I provide the website for you to take a look.
Oscars aren't good for 55 gallon tank, my local pet shop have two big oscars in 70 gallon and they said that it wasn't enough and they're planning to relocate those fishes in 140 gallon tank.
I've enclose Cichlid website for you to take a look which have lots of pictures and forums you can take a look for yourself. If you decide with Oscars, just expect to transport them to a bigger tank in the future.
2006-10-27 06:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by Stanley T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought a 55 gal just for my Jack Demsey and have never regretted. He is old now and the vet says showing signs off moving on to the big aquarium in the clouds. It is going to be tough when he goes. Some may say that sounds dumb...it is just a fish but my Jack had personality would eat out of my hand and race to the feeding end of the aquarium whenever I walked near and splash water out the back if I didn't stop by. Yes he did redecorate on an hourly basis...but it was fun to watch. Sell your tv and get an Oscar great entertainment. However, my Jack was a gift, came with an Oscar and Paku...He ate both of his roommates so ...be warned!!!!
2006-10-26 02:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Searching for answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it unless youre willing to go with a much bigger tank as they grow. Oscars grow up to around a foot and grow quickly. On top of that they are one of the messiest fish I have ever come across, so you need some serious filtration in a large tank. That being said they have great personalities and tend to get along much better with each other than most cichlids, but if youre not going to upgrade the tank eventually it just wont be a good enviornment for the fish
2006-10-25 08:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by Matt O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a big fan of oscars. There aren't many other kinds of fish you can keep with them, they get HUGE, they're very dirty fish. They rearrange the substrate (gravel) in the tank all the time looking for food, and knock about any decorations you might have in the tank. They eat a lot and it seems like they poop even more.They also lose a lot of their pretty coloration as they get big. They're pretty susceptable to hole in the head disease, too, but that's not too big a deal. I've just seen some really nasty cases over the years and it grosses me out.
You'd need at least a 55 gallon tank for one full grown oscar, two would be really pushing it.
Some people really like them, and you might too. This is just my personal opinion.
2006-10-25 18:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by dotman10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also love Oscars , they are very cool fish , more like pets I think . Just remember , when they get big , put a brick or a rock or something on top of the lid, I had mine jump out several times , I lost one that way . Sure go get the tank and enjoy !
2006-10-25 08:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by debbie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the rule for oscars is 70 gallons PER fish. 55 gallon tanks are idiotic and cruel. They are not big, i scoff at anyone who thinks a 55 gallon tank is big. It irks me when i see a 12 inch oscar turning around in a tank that is only 12 inches wide.
2006-10-25 19:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by lady_crotalus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oscars are very good fish I had one in a 75 gallon tank and it lived for many years...A 55 gal is the same tank just shorter in height.and width and would be alright for a few years, oscars get fairly large but they take time to grow....you should do fine but only put a couple in cuz they do fight and will eat each other...put then in at the same time make sure your water quality is good check your parameters
2006-10-25 09:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by QEQWWEWE Q 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are Oscars worth buying a 55 gallon tank..... If you really like Oscars then your answer is YES. My recommendation is to have a VERY good filter to help with the waste with adult Oscars. the only other advice i can give is if you feed live foods ( guppies, tuffies, comets) they can carry disease and can effect your fish.
good luck in your ventures.
2006-10-25 09:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by DJ n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had an oscar that would jump out of the tank for food it was very cool i like them. Just don't put them in with other smaller fish you can guess what will happen.
2006-10-25 08:59:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oscars are cool I like the Albino ones...I also am a fan of the African Cichlids. I used to have some and I loved them they are very pretty and get pretty big.
2006-10-25 08:12:38 · answer #10 · answered by volcomgrly23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋