i currently have 2 oscars about 2 or 2.5 inches with 2 african ciclids and a pelco. and i was wondering what else could go in there. ( ive had these fish for a wile and the seem to get along)
Oscar and ciclid tank mates?
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Well what size tank do you have? Typically african cichlids are not good choices as Oscar tank mates, can you be more specific as to what african cichlids, or can you post some pics?
I would suggest you not to mix Africans and South American Cichlids.
Oscars tend to grow upto 10 inches and Africans not so big
Oscars tend to grow upto 10 inches and Africans not so big
Quite correct with O's and Africans, each requiring different water. There are a lot of compatible Oscar tankmates, but huge space and volume are needed. Assuming you follow advice and separate the Africans, you still need within 6 months a 6ft tank of 150+ gals for 2 O's and a pleco. Oscars, with proper care will easily surpass 14ins and some plecs can easily attain 18+. They all grow quickly.