My little Oscars

[smithj427]

Just to satisfy my curiosity. When oscars are in a large group like 9 that was suggested before does their aggression decrease towards each other similar to tiger barbs? Or will they constantly challenge each other for dominance?

 

[Tequila]

Just to satisfy my curiosity. When oscars are in a large group like 9 that was suggested before does their aggression decrease towards each other similar to tiger barbs? Or will they constantly challenge each other for dominance?

As a general rule of thumb, most aggressive fish when kept in groups should be kept in odd number groupings.

 

[smithj427]

As a general rule of thumb, most aggressive fish when kept in groups should be kept in odd number groupings.

Would you say this applies to rams and keyhole cichlids? That's my tentative plan for my tank right now. That's why I ask

 

[djarmstrong]

Still looking good .

 

[Tequila]

Would you say this applies to rams and keyhole cichlids? That's my tentative plan for my tank right now. That's why I ask

Yes... But if your going to be breeding them you'll want like 2~3 females per male and the males may still fight over the extra females in the tank. Just not as much because they'll be chasing there females trying to keep them in check. Plus the size of the tank will also have alot to do with the amount of fighting.

 

[Yanbbrox]

Yes... But if your going to be breeding them you'll want like 2~3 females per male and the males may still fight over the extra females in the tank. Just not as much because they'll be chasing there females trying to keep them in check. Plus the size of the tank will also have alot to do with the amount of fighting.

Bigger tank = more hiding places for the passive fish