bobo Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Hiya, I know this question gets asked a lot, and I have researched extensively and got different answers, which is why I ask here! I am thinking of setting up an Oscar tank, and heard you can have them in as little as 50g (200l right?), but isn't that a little on the small size? What size tank should I get to house 1 Oscar and some less signifcant pals (say 3-4 severenum and a pleco type)? Apart from the litres, what minimum depth and height should I be looking at? Cheers for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 At least 450L oscars get big and are messy. minimum 5ft tank, 1.5 wide (wider the better), and 1.8 foot high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 +1 theres nothing Id like more then an oscar, and have thought hard about making one the feature fish in my 4ft (210 ltr). But when it came down to it, I wouldnt want to provide one with the minimum, I wouldnt go less then 400 ltr, I know many people will have them in much smaller but personally I wouldnt. I like happy fishies!, they make happy fishy owners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef13 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I had a tiger oscar for 4 years in an ar850 about 165 litre, I got him from a baby he had 2 plecos in with him. Eventually yes i think he was too big for the tank so i rehomed him. But as for his 4 years in my tank i think he was very happy i used to give him all sorts of toys he played with, i taught him to roll over for food he turned upside down for food he would jump about a foot out of the water for his food when i took the hood off and held the food up he was cool, although yes this did get very wet. So i think it can be done and they can be happy but ideally yes you would want a bigger tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks guys - I was thinking of the 300-350 range; I just don't think I can fit 450. Guess I'll just have to have a nice big planted aquarium instead! Cheers for the prompt responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks guys - I was thinking of the 300-350 range; I just don't think I can fit 450. Guess I'll just have to have a nice big planted aquarium instead! Cheers for the prompt responses. You could just have a 55g for an Oscar on his own AND a planted tank :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 You could just have a 55g for an Oscar on his own AND a planted tank :) You offer a persuasive argument... Can you please check your PMs... just asking about one of your tanks. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Replied Just an afterthought, a 450L doesnt necessary mean hugely long. One of my favourite tank sizes is a 1200x600x600. In a sense it doesnt take up much more room than a 1200x450x450 (like mine) but provides a much much larger capacity and more room - that extra half foot of depth and height make a big difference - then with a tank that size your possibilities expand exponentially. Ill be ordering my 450L in a few months once Ive aquired an Fx5 and tidied up my cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowndsie Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 So would a 4x2x2 be ok for a fully grown oscar and perhaps a pleco? assuming filtration is up to scratch of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 So would a 4x2x2 be ok for a fully grown oscar and perhaps a pleco? assuming filtration is up to scratch of course. Yes. You could keep a pair of oscars in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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