10" Oscar in a 55 gallon tank what can i put in there with him?

[mikee858]

Inherited a tank with a 10" tiger Oscar, just wondering what size and type of fish if any I can put in there with him. Pretty mean fish but tank may be too small for him to have a partner... Any suggestions would be appreciated... Thanks

 

[Aqualoon]

Your pretty much stocked for that 55g, I think most would agree that a 75g is the minimum for a single Oscar but a 55g isn't a bad perma home for him.

Enjoy your inherited fish though, Oscars have some personalities on them.

 

[MN Fish]

That Oscar will get toooo Big for a 55 I had to go to buy a bigger tank for one fish Same problem

 

[mikee858]

Your pretty much stocked for that 55g, I think most would agree that a 75g is the minimum for a single Oscar but a 55g isn't a bad perma home for him.

Enjoy your inherited fish though, Oscars have some personalities on them.

Thanks for the reply, He a real cool fish i just wanted to to get some more in there without getting them killed, but it is what it is... thanks again

 

[mikee858]

That Oscar will get toooo Big for a 55 I had to go to buy a bigger tank for one fish Same problem

Yah, i was planning on getting a 100 gallon for salt water but may have to keep it fresh, thanks for the reply

 

[Satanas90]

I just bought a 200. Gallon tank. For my oscar he's about 8 inches ..I have mine. With 3 spotted cat fish in a 55. G at the moment.

 

[longliveledzep]

If I was going to add anything it would be a bottom dweller

 

[biguebs]

Like everyone above said, can't really put another fish in there. Would also make sure there isn't TOO much decor in there. Will give the guy some more room.

 

[12 Volt Man]

your best bet is to upgrade the tank to at least a 90g and go from there.

a 90g is a good size because it is the same length as the 55g so it doesn't take up any more wall space. its just much wider and taller.

good luck

 

[k0y0te]

Inherited a tank with a 10" tiger Oscar, just wondering what size and type of fish if any I can put in there with him. Pretty mean fish but tank may be too small for him to have a partner... Any suggestions would be appreciated... Thanks

No tank mates with the O in a 55. t

your best bet is to upgrade the tank to at least a 90g and go from there.

a 90g is a good size because it is the same length as the 55g so it doesn't take up any more wall space. its just much wider and taller.

good luck

I think a 90 gallon has the same footprint as a 75.