Breeding Oscars

[mr limpet]

I have a 125 gallon tank with 3 ten to twelve inch oscars in it. 2 veil tail and 1 red albino. I’ve been wanting 2 of them to pair up, but nothings happening so far. I would get rid of the odd one out If 2 did pair up. Don’t know if they’re males or females. I guess there’s a chance they’re all females? Tank is filtered by 2 AC110s and 2 ac 70s hang on back filters. I change 50% tank water 2 times a week. I know I’m at my stock limit already but I have a chance to buy another Veil tail Oscar. I know 4 Oscars this size is pushing it. But if I get this fourth one maybe 2 would pair up. Then I’d get rid of the other 2. Maybe all hell will break out. What do you think?

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

if they want to pair up they will even if their is another oscar in the tank

 

[mr limpet]

Been 6 months together now.

 

[mr limpet]

Maybe the three are not compatible. Happens with humans. Should a try putting in another one?

 

[tlindsey]

Agree with what was stated about possibly being females. The best way with the exception of some experienced breeders are raising a young group and allowing the Cichlid to pair natuarally.