Oscar questions

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Well I've recently traded some of my baby angels for a small oscar about 3 inches in length. This Oscar will be the only inhabitant of the 55g it's in now. I will not be adding anymore fish to the tank so it will have it to itself. Now will this tank be big enough for the life of the fish or would a 75 be a better option? I'm new to Oscar's but have always wanted one for awhile now. I believe it's cross between a red and a tiger Oscar. Any advice, recommendations would be appreciated.
 
I've never owned one but they do get large and I think the general consensus is a 75 is the bare minimum for a single Oscar, though people argue 55 to be good enough.
 
The last Oscars I owned both were over 12" when I had to give them away (moved into an apartment where I couldn't keep a large tank). With that said I'm sure any well cared for O will reach 12+", and be too large for the 55. In my opinion I'd look for a 125 rather than the 75. It's better suited due to the length and you could add another fish or two if you wanted.
 
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This fall/winter I will be setting up either another 125g or a 180g tank in the basement but it was gonna be for another grow out tank but I may just make it an Oscar tank.
 
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I agree with Ax377 a 55 is good until it hits 5 or 6 inches, a 75 only good until it 7-8 inches. My oscars always hit around 15", and a for a fish that size, a 150 is IMO minimum.
 
A 125 is a better suited home for a big oscar.
Grow him out in the 55 then upgrade to the 125. I made the mistake of upgrading to a 75 instead of a 125 and I regret that decision daily.
 
Agree with duanes, a large intelligent fish like an Oscar needs a 150 minimum in my opinion.
 
Agree with above posts. Start him in the 55 but upgrade to a 125 or larger for a permanent home. I had mine in a 55 and upgraded to 150. I can't imagine him in a 75.
 
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