2 oscars 60 gal

[mattybecks]

So I'm convinced you can't keep a oscar for life in a 60gal. My friend on the other hand, thinks different. Apparently its fine to keep TWO oscars in a tank 1.2 metres long, 20 inches wide ( just over 45 cm wide ). With only sand substrate, no deco, and a 1500 litre rated powerhead with filter. Double 100 litres rated sponge filter, and a sump ( 20 litre bucket ) going to another sump full of hornwort. 50 percent water change weekly. What are your opinions.

 

[Anchovie]

Just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be done.


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[oscaroo]

IMO 1 is okay in that tanks but 2 is too many...

 

[cichlidfish]

I agree w/ you. I had a 13" Oscar in a 72g and it was too small for a large fish. Larger fish deserve more space and especially an active fish like an Oscar. The bio load was way too much and hard to keep up w/ for just 1 fish. Plus he was knocking off the glass lid and injuring himself.


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[Skittle]

Just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be done.


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+1 yes the oscar would survive but the most swimmin it would be able to do is when it turns around


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[Reaper13]

Bare minimum for an oscar is 55g. I would say no less than 75g if it grew to 14"

 

[Bderick67]

LoL, back in the day I had two huge Os, two JDs and a couple of 15" plecos all jammed into a 55g. Didn't really do regular water changes either just added water for eveaporation. It's a wonder the fish survived.

 

[otmmy]

Well there are alot of people who dont understand the difference between surviving and thriving.

 

[ska_kid]

1 might b ok for a bit but two just crossing the line