Unfortunately the aquarium is not large enough for 3 Oscars.
I’m thinking of changing to oscars….help!
- Thread starter Chrislisk
- Start date
Unfortunately the aquarium is not large enough for 3 Oscars.
I agree with Tom. Your wish list of three Oscars in a 120g is a non starter. Even a pair would need a 180g for life. Your 120g would be ideal for a single Oscar. Get it small and in next to no time it'll be a foot in length, and thick with it.
Once you see the adult size of the oscar in your 120g you'll be glad you didn't go with tankmates. For maximum growth and good health feed a good diet, but more importantly keep on top of your water changes. In 12 months you'll have a beast of a fish. Good luck.
You could add 2 but not guaranteed to be pals once they get bigger. If the 2 get along you will definitely need a larger aquarium.
Last edited:
A pair? A possibility. A trio? No. If 2 out of the 3 pair up, the remaining 1 may get attacked by the Oscar pair.
A 120 gal tank is way too small for adult Cichla (peacock bass) , and in reality a bit on the small side for just a pair of M. festae (red terror).
My largest tank at the moment is a 180, and I would not consider it large enough for any of the 3 cichlids you mention (maybe 2 oscars).
And i have kept all 3 in the past.
Ok I clearly have underestimated the size needed for oscars. I’m going to have to think hard about my plans. As much as I want an Oscar I can’t get my head around swapping out my 20 haps and peacocks for 1 Oscar. A pair maybe but one fish in this tank……not so sure. I’ll think hard on what’s best. Thanks for all the advice.
