i have a 20 gallon tank is it good for an oscar and how long do they live?

Answer 1

It would work for about 2 months, and then your Oscar will be about 5 inches long, and need a bigger tank. Oscars reach more than a foot in length, so nothing less than a 55 is acceptable. As Jackp1ne said, you should look into smaller Cichlids. South American Dwarf Cichlids (Rams, Apistos, Kribs) are great or even some African Dwarf Cichlids like Shell Dwellers (Multis, Brevis, Ocellatus, Caudopunktatus, or Brichardi are all great choices). Each list (SA vs. African) has different needs, so if you're interested, feel free to contact me.

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Answer 2

NO! The minimum size needed for an Oscar is 75 gallons. This fish will get very large and can't properly turn around in a 55 gallon due to in being 12" deep (front to back). These are also voracious eaters and messy. This fish will not survive in a 20 gallon. I'm not saying it won't live a misserable cramped life for awhile before it dies, I am saying this is no way to treat a pet or any animal. Get a much larger aquarium or different fish that don't get that large. There are a lot of great fish you can put in a 20 gallon that will live long happy lives.

Answer 3

Um, they get some foot long or extra. No a 20 gallon isn't even on the factor of waiting to maintain the fish alive and correctly. He ultimately ought to truly turn around and does not be waiting to swim in any respect (no room) 40 gallons is extra ideal, yet get a 40 gallon breeder because it has extra ideal dimensions (36 x 18 x 17). A 70 gallon is extra of a minimum for even one because it has the fundamental length as properly. Absolute minimum tank dimensions the place the fish does not be large gentle, yet could nevertheless be wisely gentle: 36 x19 x 19 (40(breeder)/50 gallon) a extra ideal minimum: 40 8 x 19 x 21 (seventy 5/80 gallon) A fifty 5 gallon isn't undesirable, because it has an incredible length, however the width is in simple terms too slender to be ideal. The 50 gallon or the 70 gallon are extra ideal than a fifty 5 gallon.

Answer 4

Oscars can live to be around 10. Our oscar lived to be about 3 until someone broke in to my house and dumped paint in his tank. A 10 gallon tank will be ok for short time. You will have to get a larger tank soon. We ended up with him a 100 gallon tank in a year. They are neat fish. They will let you pet them.

Answer 5

even a 55 isn't enough 75 is the minimum, you're dealing with a fish that can reach 14'', a 55 is only 12 wide, how would you like to not be able to turn around for the remainder of your life?

but in answer to your question, with adaquate filtration and sparse feeding your oscar can stay in a 20 untill he's about 5''.
but you will need to have him in a 75 or bigger.
mine grew to 12'' in the first year so you really dont have much time. he's now 6 and showing no signs of slowing down.

Answer 6

NO! You need at least a 55 gallon tank preferably a 75 gallon for 1 oscar.If you want an interesting cichlid for a 20 gallon tank try a convict or a pair of rams instead.

Answer 7

I had a 25g tank with 2 oscars in it. Due to too little space, they fight and got hurt. With a 20g, I dont think they have enough space. Its recommended to get at least 6 oscars together from your lfs, as more oscars will prevent them from fighting with each other. Oscars generally live to 10 years depending on how you take care of them.

Answer 8

It depends on how big the oscar is now. If it's up to 4" it's okay. But they grow so fast and they need so much space, it'll last only so long.

Answer 9

oscars don't live at all ! they're bronze statues with gold plating .