8-10" WETPET THAT GROWS FAST?! any suggestions??

[Gourami Swami]

Different strokes for different folks, lots of people here like to put small fish in big tanks. I think the only suggestion so far that wouldn't be feasible would be the pair of Jags (or any jags at all). A solo oscar in a 75 gallon would be fine in my opinion. Pretty much anything that tops out at 12" should be okay. Just stay on top of your maintenance. Amphilophus grow quickly and have the "wet pet" personality. If it were my tank, I would probably get an Istlanum, but they don't grow very quickly

 

[Athletic_Amph]

What's with everyone saying an Oscar can't live in a 75gal solo? It's been done any the fish can thrive with proper mait. Someone suggested an acara as a solo wet pet for 75 gal of water..

Realistically speaking, a 75g isn't the best recommendation for a fish that can easily grow over 12" in length... that's barely 1.5x it's length of room to turn around and barely 4x it's overall length to swim and attempt to get to its full speed. Could it work? Yes, is it the best recommendation for even a minimum tank size for an O? I'd honestly think not... I live in a 950 sq/ft apartment with no backyard, which is technically large enough for an adult husky to live in and walk around; but is it a large enough place for it to get the exercise it needs? Not even remotely close. Just because something can fit, doesn't make it a good option

Also, acaras were recommended: plural, not one singular acara as a wet pet... no one said "one acara would be a great idea"

 

[Hendre]

I chose a cichlid that doesn't grow over 5-6" for my 70. Personally I like having 3 personable fish in the tank over a single larger one

 

[cichlidfish]

I've done the 75g Oscar. I had issue after issue when he got 13". Plus like said previously, barely enough room to turn around or swim, the fish just looked crammed in there. It just seemed cruel, so I sold him because I felt it was wrong.
I did what Hendre said, and enjoyed the tank much more. The fish were much happier.
Bigger fish have a greater need for space.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

At the end of the day some people think it's OK to keep a bird in a cage and some people don't.
It's the way of the world.I guess no amount of debating will change it.
Im happy knowing what side of the fence I sit on.
There will always be a great divide on this subject no matter how often we debate it.
Personal ethics,morals and compassion for living things is in the eye of the beholder.
All you can do is what you think is right by your own standards,and keep an open mind to the advice you receive.
Ultimately the choice is yours and yours alone.

 

[Frank Castle]

Different strokes for different folks, lots of people here like to put small fish in big tanks. I think the only suggestion so far that wouldn't be feasible would be the pair of Jags (or any jags at all). A solo oscar in a 75 gallon would be fine in my opinion. Pretty much anything that tops out at 12" should be okay. Just stay on top of your maintenance. Amphilophus grow quickly and have the "wet pet" personality. If it were my tank, I would probably get an Istlanum, but they don't grow very quickly

Realistically speaking, a 75g isn't the best recommendation for a fish that can easily grow over 12" in length... that's barely 1.5x it's length of room to turn around and barely 4x it's overall length to swim and attempt to get to its full speed. Could it work? Yes, is it the best recommendation for even a minimum tank size for an O? I'd honestly think not... I live in a 950 sq/ft apartment with no backyard, which is technically large enough for an adult husky to live in and walk around; but is it a large enough place for it to get the exercise it needs? Not even remotely close. Just because something can fit, doesn't make it a good option

Also, acaras were recommended: plural, not one singular acara as a wet pet... no one said "one acara would be a great idea"

I think the main reason Oscars are deemed unfit for a 75g (which would in that case make them unfit for a 125g or 150g) is the fact that a healthy adult Oscar can reach 18". We see so very few of these at that size probably for this very reason, however in the right size tank 15-18" should be easily achieved.

Going back to the basics when I learned them for Turtles and Lizards, the formula recommended was the tank length should be at least 4X the length of the fish and the tank width should be 2X the length of the fish. Might not equal out to quite 1" of fish per 10 gallons, but it's a good formula in general to follow.....


.....I just believe that this doesn't necessarily apply to a community tank, as it should be applied to the LARGEST FISH in the tank, but the rest of the stocking will be based on things that won't really have a rule-set for - think of it as the same concept of everyone not having a "Parenting Manual". You raise your kids the best way you can. People will always question your method and say their way is better, but as long as your kids are healthy and happy and well-cared for, there's a bright future ahead for everyone

 

[Stanzzzz7]

What's with everyone saying an Oscar can't live in a 75gal solo? It's been done any the fish can thrive with proper mait. Someone suggested an acara as a solo wet pet for 75 gal of water..

There are many species of cichlid that fall under the mantel of acara.ignorance can do you no favours in these threads.
Just because something has been done(referring to the Oscar in a 75) does not make it good practice. Genital mutilation has gone on for centuries, It don't make it good or pleasant.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

I think the main reason Oscars are deemed unfit for a 75g (which would in that case make them unfit for a 125g or 150g) is the fact that a healthy adult Oscar can reach 18". We see so very few of these at that size probably for this very reason, however in the right size tank 15-18" should be easily achieved.

What Frank has pointed out here is well worth noting.I think a lot of people are under the misconception that oscars stop at twelve inches.If you keep them long enough in the right conditions they will easily exceed 12 inches.
The other thing that I believe is overlooked is the intelligence of these fish.They are far too bright to be in a small space like a 75. They are inquisitive fish that need stimulation and probably benefit from company of their own kind if space allows it.
There is a lot more to it than whether or not the fish can turn round easily.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Longear sunfish or a community tank with Redfin shiners,orangethroat darters,studfish etc

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Op,if your looking for a wet pet,I can think of nothing better than a suitably sized puffer fish.