MarkLB Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hi all. I'm thinking very seriously of getting an Oscar in the next month or two and I'm looking for pics of fish and full tank set ups to inspire me. Please post yours and any good links too 8) I've done some research already and I've seen Red Tigers, Reds and Albinos. Are there any others available to us? I'm thinking of getting a Red Tiger at this point. I'll also be getting a Plec of some description but some advise on other possible tankmates would be appreciated. Tank size is 5 foot, 540 litres. Filtration will be an FX5 or two if it's deemed necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 It won't matter what sort of set-up inspires you as the oscar will rearrange the contents to suit itself anyway - constantly :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 It won't matter what sort of set-up inspires you as the oscar will rearrange the contents to suit itself anyway - constantly :lol: make sure any rocks are too large to be bulldozed into the side of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 make sure any rocks are too large to be bulldozed into the side of the tank Or too small to do any damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantedobe Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yeah, I started off with a tank that looked great, now a year later my oscars have trashed it. No matter how you want it, they have different ideas! BUT I love them, they are fantastic fish. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzled Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have been ogling to young oscars in my LFS, they are gorgeous and I want them so bad lol but I am so far doing a great job of restraining myself Would be a great excuse to upsize the tank yet again :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 For a 5 ft id have: A Tiger Oscar Borneo Tiger Eartheater (jurupari, brasiliensis, surinemsis etc..) Ive got that in a 4ft and its great, they could do with a 5ft when they grow. A borneo tiger would be a great addition. I also prefer eartheaters over plecs as they do a better job at cleaning up food. No point having an algae eater that poos heaps if you dont have algae problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 :lol: Yeah, I know about their redecorating habits. Morcs, you make a good point re: an Eartheater. I'll do some more research 8) and I've always thought a Borneo Tiger would be cool 8) From what I've read so far I would probably be better to get the tankmates first and let them get some size before adding an Oscar to the tank, due to the faster growth rate of the Oscar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Oh dear -facepalm- I just asked the exact same questions in my thread, before looking here! So I'll continue on here. Would these fish for a 180x50x60 be ok? 1 x oscar 2 x sevs 1 x convict 1 x EBJD 1 x pleco (my partner is adamant he wants a plec, so I decided to entertain him on at least one of the fishies!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzoom1 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 It would be fine if the convict wasn't in there because it's likely to give the more placid cichlids a beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I've been reading a variety of information with different opinions on oscars and convicts, and asked on MFK and was told it should be ok. I guess it's one of those don't know if you try, and if it does end up beating on them, I can always pop it in the AR850 since that'd be empty for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks for the replies so far I'm looking for pics of fish and full tank set ups to inspire me. Please post yours and any good links too 8) I did say please didn't I? Does anyone have anything to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Heres pics of my 4ft setup http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=40456 Its got other fish in with the oscar at the moment (hes a baby). The decor will be slowly reduced as the final stocking fish grow, which will be: Indo Tiger Tiger Oscar Delhezi Birchir Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks Morcs, that does help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 If you want as much fish with less attitude but is great to interact with, more rare and with better colour, then come and see my Chocolate Cichlids Mark Easy to house and IMHO easier to live with than Oscars. Also you dont get the jaw deformities and their colour improves with age not decreases. JMO Happy to have you come and have a look anytime. Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks Navarre, you've given me some food for thought 8) I'll run off and do some research. And thanks for the invititation, I'll take you up on that in the very near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 so wheree's the pics? I would like to see some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzoom1 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 so wheree's the pics? I would like to see some +1 "Inspire me with your Oscar pics" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzoom1 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Forgot to also say... here's a link to a video of my setup . Took it day after I got my Oscar. The video doesn't show his red tiger pattern very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Looking good enzoom1 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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