Hello all
New here, first post. I just wanted to get some thoughts on a new potential tank. I’ve had freshwater tanks my whole life, and once had two Oscars (sadly both in a 75 on some poor advice received). I quickly learned this was far too small, and was moving, so I had to give them up as I lacked the space for their new tank.
I always loved Oscars, and want to dive back in. Sadly, my partner won’t allow another tank in the house.
I am debating setting up a tank in my office, I am there more often than I am home (once COVID quarantine is lifted), so I think it would be great to have. But, I wonder if it will be okay for an Oscar, would it get lonely over the weekend, as I know they’re personable? Also, would two days without food be too much? I can probably have a coworker feed it one of the two days.
I am thinking a 90 or 120 gallon, with two AC110s, and a heater that I haven’t quite determined. Water changes would be easy, as we have a utility tub and faucet near by. I would likely do gravel, with some plants (fake even though I know they will be ripped up) and feed pellets.
If I do the 90, I would only get one Oscar, if I did the 120, would two be okay? Or, would two in a 120 require multiple water changes a week?
I am not in a rush, as I am unsure when I will be returning full time to the office, I just wanted to see thoughts on this set up, so when I am back, I can follow through. My hope is to find a decent tank and stand used online.
Thanks!
New here, first post. I just wanted to get some thoughts on a new potential tank. I’ve had freshwater tanks my whole life, and once had two Oscars (sadly both in a 75 on some poor advice received). I quickly learned this was far too small, and was moving, so I had to give them up as I lacked the space for their new tank.
I always loved Oscars, and want to dive back in. Sadly, my partner won’t allow another tank in the house.
I am debating setting up a tank in my office, I am there more often than I am home (once COVID quarantine is lifted), so I think it would be great to have. But, I wonder if it will be okay for an Oscar, would it get lonely over the weekend, as I know they’re personable? Also, would two days without food be too much? I can probably have a coworker feed it one of the two days.
I am thinking a 90 or 120 gallon, with two AC110s, and a heater that I haven’t quite determined. Water changes would be easy, as we have a utility tub and faucet near by. I would likely do gravel, with some plants (fake even though I know they will be ripped up) and feed pellets.
If I do the 90, I would only get one Oscar, if I did the 120, would two be okay? Or, would two in a 120 require multiple water changes a week?
I am not in a rush, as I am unsure when I will be returning full time to the office, I just wanted to see thoughts on this set up, so when I am back, I can follow through. My hope is to find a decent tank and stand used online.
Thanks!
