i have a tiger oscar that is red and black. What color of gravel and ornaments, plants, etc should I use?
My husband wants to use a black background and red gravel...what do you think?
2007-08-24 16:59:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I'd go with a white background and black gravel.
Red gravel or light-coloured gravel will distract from your fish and make its colours appear washed-out. Black gravel looks great with almost any brightly-coloured fish, and the white background will be a nice stark contrast to his red and black colours.
2007-08-24 17:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red gravel and black background and red and black fish = camouflage.
You want to choose another color that make the red and black stand out. I would choose a natural (brown or gray stone) and a plant background with some silk aquarium plants in the tank (you can use suction cups rather than the plasic bottoms to help anchor them so the oscar doesn't "redecorate" as much. This looks more like a "natural" setting, so they'll be more relaxed, and a relaxed fish will give you its best colors.
Some photos of what this color combo will look like:
http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/images/thumbimg/650/2387_21.jpg
http://badmanstropicalfish.com/sbs/cichlids/sbs_oscar.jpg
2007-08-25 00:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to go all out, I would get black or white sand with a black background. For decor I'd go look for some nice big flat river rocks. The fish would love them stacked into caves. Stick with plastic plants, Oscars are extremely destructive and would tear live ones to shreds. Give the fish a chance to showcase but still live in a natural environment.
2007-08-25 00:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by laurie aka petsrus6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red and black colors would cause him to blend in and be camouflaged in the tank. Perhaps a blue gravel with green plants, yellow and purple decorations would really make him stand out in his tank.
2007-08-25 00:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by f1mudvayne29 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would go with light tan rocks and a light background, and maybe green plants to bring out the red, since red and green are opposites.
2007-08-25 00:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by Trevor C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with your husband. Usually black brings out colors for your fish!
2007-08-28 22:56:18 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those things get real big hope you have the tank 4 thim i like the black rocks makes the red on the fish pop
2007-08-25 00:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
White or gray on every thing
2007-08-25 00:08:13 · answer #8 · answered by Volleymolly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋