I’m thinking of changing to oscars….help!

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Ok so update. I ordered 2 tiger oscars from my distributer as I planned to try two Oscars and no other fish in my 120g. I know opinions were split on here wether I had enough room, some no and others yes so I went for it. The tigers are beautiful but………..my guy gave me one extra for free!!!! Now I have 3 oscars.
They are all juvis….there’s one larger one which is about 3inches maybe just over then the other two are a little smaller….kind of small medium and large, all 3 under 3 inches. I have the trio in my 200 litre grow out tank and they seem absolutely fine.

I have a few questions..firstly I only want 2….how’s best to decide? Let them grow out a bit more and decide which two are best?
Keep the smaller 2?
Keep the medium and bigger one and get rid of the smaller?
Will 2 pair up and then I get rid of the 3rd.

my guy thought he did me a favour but think he has caused me more issues lol.
Should I just add all 3 to the 120g when I can and let them all grow out then separate one out as they get to big or aggressive. I’ve decided I may not keep any other fish with them so they would be on their own.

many help would be very much appreciated, I’ve attached a pic of my new guys though.

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Enjoy my friend! Love them!
 
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Chrislisk said:
Ok so update. I ordered 2 tiger oscars from my distributer as I planned to try two Oscars and no other fish in my 120g. I know opinions were split on here wether I had enough room, some no and others yes so I went for it. The tigers are beautiful but………..my guy gave me one extra for free!!!! Now I have 3 oscars.
They are all juvis….there’s one larger one which is about 3inches maybe just over then the other two are a little smaller….kind of small medium and large, all 3 under 3 inches. I have the trio in my 200 litre grow out tank and they seem absolutely fine.

I have a few questions..firstly I only want 2….how’s best to decide? Let them grow out a bit more and decide which two are best?
Keep the smaller 2?
Keep the medium and bigger one and get rid of the smaller?
Will 2 pair up and then I get rid of the 3rd.

my guy thought he did me a favour but think he has caused me more issues lol.
Should I just add all 3 to the 120g when I can and let them all grow out then separate one out as they get to big or aggressive. I’ve decided I may not keep any other fish with them so they would be on their own.

many help would be very much appreciated, I’ve attached a pic of my new guys though.

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Is a bigger tank later down the road a possibility? The Oscars look terrific!
 
I was always planning on going to a 6ft x 2ft x 2ft in about a years time, it’s the biggest I can go, so yes it’s possible for sure. Why what are you thinking? Keep all 3? And agreed they are really nice!!! Arrived today and their markings are fantastic.
 
Hi.Your Oscars are GORGEOUS!!! I keep my Oscar Big Boy in a 125 by himself. He makes that tank look small.
 
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Thanks……just not sure what to do with 3 lol I only wanted 2. Now I have to pick one to leave ?
 
Chrislisk said:
Thanks……just not sure what to do with 3 lol I only wanted 2. Now I have to pick one to leave ?
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Wow, tough...If you could spring for a 225 or 240, MAYBE. If all 3 get along! Or have two in one tank, one in another. That way you could find out which pair is compatible by swapping them out.
 
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