can oscars eat oscars?

[tbradley97]

I'm currently moving my 6" oscar and 4"convict to my 125g tank would they eat my 2" red oscar pair??? Or what would be a safe size to add these 2?

 

[iHonesty]

I just added a small Oscar in with one of my bigger oscars who's about 8 inches or so out of an emergency situation. He got picked on a little bit but he seems to be fine. I wouldn't recommend doing so unless in dire circumstances though cause there's no guarantee. They may not eat them but they will get bullied pretty badly and the convict will nip the crap out of them. If you prize the pair, don't do it. Just let them grow out a bit so they can handle the damage.

 

[zoohouse]

If it fits in or halfway in it can be a meal. It really all depends on your feedings and temperment of your fish.

 

[Mavrick813]

If it fits in or halfway in it can be a meal. It really all depends on your feedings and temperment of your fish.

My sentiment exactly. If your Oscar is Hungry or even a bit curious and it will fit in his mouth. It's a Meal.

Mike

 

[Jon M]

Yep. Don't be surprised if your Oscar eats the smaller one. They'll take a whack at any fish that can partially fit in their mouth if they feel like it. My O tried to digest my FM when he could only fit half the FM in his mouth.

 

[muffywrx]

Agreed with above. Might get lucky but you never know!

 

[smitty03281964]

I think the 2 inch will be okay you just have to make sure you keep them all well fed.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

Unless you are feeding food 24/7, it would be almost impossible to keep them well fed all the time.
Oscars get hungry quickly! Their stomach are like bottomless pit....

 

[love The Jack Dempseys]

If your moving the big oscars and convict to the 125 just move the small oscars to the previous tank until they are a little bit bigger.

 

[J.Lake]

Is there anything oscars wont eat?