Maximum and minimum tank size for oscars?

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Deaths Sting;2939770; said:
so a 120 gallon thats 4ft X 2ft X 2ft would work for 2 Oscars forever? i wanted a couple large rocks and maybe a fake plant or two as well.


yes perfect for life...

chloe;2940207; said:
would there be a max? lol



i have heard a rumor that 2 could live by themselves in a million gallon tank with no problems.... again this is just a rumor not sure if it is true or not
 
Nic;2943403; said:
yes perfect for life...





i have heard a rumor that 2 could live by themselves in a million gallon tank with no problems.... again this is just a rumor not sure if it is true or not


thanks man i was waiting for someone to say that!:headbang2

are u being sarcastic about the million gallon tank...:ROFL::ROFL: sorry i just had to say something..
 
Deaths Sting;2943426; said:
thanks man i was waiting for someone to say that!:headbang2

are u being sarcastic about the million gallon tank...:ROFL::ROFL: sorry i just had to say something..
that must be you in the blue jump suit:ROFL::ROFL:
 
i believe the minimum tank size for 1 oscar should be like 90+ Gallons with some good azz filtration.
probably the most mess making cichlid out there.
120+ Gallons for 2 o's.

i don't think there is a maximum lol.
 
a BS'er can always sense a BS'er...

sorry i might as well comment on this... i had 4 full grown oscars in a 90. as long as you can keep up on the WC's and not be a slouch a 18" width tank is good.
this is coming from a guy that siphons after each feeding. so if you arent into that i don't suggest it.
 
vaine111;2943499; said:
a BS'er can always sense a BS'er...

sorry i might as well comment on this... i had 4 full grown oscars in a 90. as long as you can keep up on the WC's and not be a slouch a 18" width tank is good.
this is coming from a guy that siphons after each feeding. so if you arent into that i don't suggest it.


i siphon only when there's a lot of left over food. which is rare now since i got the polys. my rays are much more aggressive eaters now that they have to compete with the 4 polys. i only want 2 Oscars in my 120 4X2X2 when my rays and polys are gone of course:D

10 8'' dew worms gone in under 30 seconds... its like watching fat people eat..
 
Deaths Sting;2943509; said:
i siphon only when there's a lot of left over food. which is rare now since i got the polys. my rays are much more aggressive eaters now that they have to compete with the 4 polys. i only want 2 Oscars in my 120 4X2X2 when my rays and polys are gone of course:D
i never want another oscar:D..

i just hate to see fish constantlly put food in their mouth and spit it out... especially if it's been in there awhile. plus it takes a big load off the filters. i am the mechanical:D.
 
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