how do you tell oscars sex?

[sam_tuck]

i would like to know how to tell if my oscar is male or female can you help me

 

[erk419]

From what I have read you can't!

Heres a link I found if your wanting to get a mating pair.

http://oscarfishlover.com/male-or-female-oscar

 

[BODYDUB]

Many people have theories, but honestly there's no way to sex them until you see them breeding.......

 

[Freezekougra]

The only sure way is to wait until you get a breeding pair so you can see which one lays eggs

 

[GermanRam]

Watch to see witch one is buying the drinks lol

 

[LD50]

observation man, its the only way. Wait untill one starts laying eggs, then you have one known female. Usually she will pair up with a male but somtimes you get girl on girl action. So just watch carefully and you will find out who is what.

 

[sam_tuck]

thanks for the link not looking to breed only have one oscar in a 55 gal answered my question there is no way to tell

 

[erk419]

thanks for the link not looking to breed only have one oscar in a 55 gal answered my question there is no way to tell

How wide is your 55?

 

[sam_tuck]

18 to 20 in

 

[kjfan1]

That's a wide 55!