klmt Fire Eel MFK Member Jun 4, 2007 1,246 9 68 CT Apr 18, 2008 #1 could i do just one oscar in a 45 hex with heavy filtration and lots of water changes? There is noprob with turning around and it is like 24"across.
could i do just one oscar in a 45 hex with heavy filtration and lots of water changes? There is noprob with turning around and it is like 24"across.
L labiatus55 Gambusia MFK Member Sep 13, 2006 680 9 18 50 ny Apr 18, 2008 #2 IMO, no, not enough space
T thefishguy7 Feeder Fish MFK Member Nov 19, 2007 2,627 0 0 . Apr 18, 2008 #3 I think they need more room then 2' diameter, I'd say 48"x18"xsome height is the minimum size for an oscar. (standard 75)
I think they need more room then 2' diameter, I'd say 48"x18"xsome height is the minimum size for an oscar. (standard 75)
T TrikkyMakk Fire Eel MFK Member Feb 3, 2008 1,580 2 68 Tampa, Florida Apr 18, 2008 #4 I've always heard 55 minimum but I tend to personally think 70 should be minimum.
twhittle Peacock Bass MFK Member Feb 8, 2007 1,810 471 122 Clarkston, Wa Apr 18, 2008 #5 55 gallon minimum. The 4 ft length is the most important.
N Natalie Jack Dempsey MFK Member Aug 31, 2007 1,552 0 36 Florida Apr 18, 2008 #6 Agreed, they need much more length to swim in a straight line before turning.
B BIGgourami Polypterus MFK Member Jan 31, 2007 6,184 12 92 36 Chicago, IL Apr 18, 2008 #7 yeah but a 16'' fish in a 12'' wide tank just straight up sucks... 75 min. for life...
