2-6" Oscars...no filter?

[toehead11183]

I got stuck with two 6" oscars today and i have nowhere to put them. I have a 55g PVC drum i use to breed guppies in warmer months. Would the 2 oscars make it in 50 gallons of water with an air pump and heater for 3 days?

 

[Sandman334]

sure can....just change water every day till then.

 

[thor meeki]

I see you have a 180 gallon tank all ready set up why not try that instead for 3 days
you may end up w/ 2 dead 6 inch o's other wise I wouldn't chance it

 

[toehead11183]

most of the things i got in the 180 would get killed or eaten. Dont want to risk my fish over these

 

[toehead11183]

I get them and they are over 11"! they surely aren't going in the tank. I made a few calls and have a few people interested so i may not have to wait til friday to get rid of them

 

[Ang]

they should be fine in that "drum" for 3 days provided they have O2, its dechlorinated, you change some of the water each day, and the temp doesnt fluctuate.
If you think the temp will drop a lot, add a heater.

 

[toehead11183]

I got a 250w marineland stealth and a whisper 20 air pump on them

 

[Malawi-]

They are pretty hardy, just provide enought air bubbles and heat.. Like they said, change the water everyday.

 

[thorzep]

youll be fine. gl

 

[crowconor]

make sure you at least one water change a day