75 gallon Oscar tank upgrade to 125

[Grumpychainsaw]

Hello all. Figured I would post here too. I have had a 75 gallon tank set up for the last year with my 10” Oscar and convict without issue. Just rescued a few year old Oscar that’s only 7” long, stunted growth from previous owner. The two Oscar’s get along fine but decided I need to upgrade to a 125 now. What’s everyone’s thoughts on adding some more tank mates into the 125? I know two Oscar’s have a heavy bioload themselves but since the one Oscar is small, hoping this would leave some room for some other new tank mates . Thanks in advance!

 

[esoxlucius]

Serious oscar keepers would argue that your upgrade from your 75 to your 125 is good for your big oscar only!!!

You have a rescue oscar on top of that, plus your convict too!!

Other fish? NO! Just leave as a trio now you've already got them.

 

[RD.]

What esox said.

With some TLC in time your stunted O will rebound, and you will soon find that the confines of that 125 are not enough for your current stock.

 

[Grumpychainsaw]

Sounds like most agree on keeping the current stocking. I’m running a single fx4 on my 75. Will most likely pick up another and run dual fx4s for the 125. Other option is to try and sell what I got and get dual fx6s. I like the idea of a sump on new tank but have only ever used canisters.

 

[Joshuakahan]

Sounds like most agree on keeping the current stocking. I’m running a single fx4 on my 75. Will most likely pick up another and run dual fx4s for the 125. Other option is to try and sell what I got and get dual fx6s. I like the idea of a sump on new tank but have only ever used canisters.

I would worry less about over filtration and just make sure your maintenance schedule is adequate.

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

Serious oscar keepers would argue that your upgrade from your 75 to your 125 is good for your big oscar only!!!

You have a rescue oscar on top of that, plus your convict too!!

Other fish? NO! Just leave as a trio now you've already got them.

What he said. Most Oscar keepers here would say bare minimum tank size for your fish is around 300 gallons. I know it sounds like a lot for just 3 fish, but Oscars can get huge with proper care and tank sizes and become quite impressive fish.

 

[Grumpychainsaw]

Thanks guys. Would love to skip the 125 and go right for a 180 but don’t think I will be able to find one within my budget. Keep the opinions coming. I’m all ears.

 

[jjohnwm]

Sounds like most agree on keeping the current stocking....

To clarify...everyone so far agrees that you are already overstocked, even for a 125, and that the situation will worsen as time passes and your fish continue to grow.

Please...no more talk of adding more fish!

 

[Grumpychainsaw]

To clarify...everyone so far agrees that you are already overstocked, even for a 125, and that the situation will worsen as time passes and your fish continue to grow.

Please...no more talk of adding more fish!

Agreed

 

[Grumpychainsaw]

I wasn’t planning on adding the 2nd Oscar but kind of just happened. Now trying to adjust going bc foward.