Poorman's Monster Fish Tank

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johnnymax said:
I understand your statement and your concern. It is not that I have a 75 and only consider an Oscar for it. I have had aquariums since 1973. I have had all kinds of fish. And I learned from all of them and got to know them.
I have had Oscars before, and I re-homed them when they grew too large.
I have just started a new season in my life, and as I look back at all the fish I have ever kept, I have decided that my strongest desire is to raise up and Oscar and give it my undivided attention.
So, I am getting an Oscar. I am also setting up other tanks, but they are 55. i may set up some om 20s or a 65.
But I have been longing for an Oscar again for the last 5+ years.
If I am forced to re-home, so be it, but there is a strong possibility I may get a larger tank. But I could get the fish and something happen and it not survive.
Simply put, I am excited about getting an Oscar.
It has been a very long time coming and now I can do the water changes and all I need to do to care for Oscar. :cheers:
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Think positive. It isn't about re-homing, or the fish not surviving. If you want an Oscar then get one and give it maximum care. You're still going to need more than a 75. The problem with oscars is that they grow so fast a growout tank gets grown out in weeks. I don't know how much tanks run in your area but 125s aren't that expensive. Cheaper to get one rather than set up a tank that's gonna be too small in jig time then buy a second tank. And since you've had oscars before you know they need room. I could go on for a week about all the crazy stuff Brick did to get my attention (he would even stand on his head and float). But it only worked because he had room. In the 6ft 225 at full speed he had to slam on the brakes around 4ft across the tank or he'd knock himself out. The big goof DID knock himself out as a 'teen' swimming too fast. 4 feet is tight with no margin for error. I've lost fish that got cerebral hemorrhage from slamming into glass if they got spooked.
 
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Keep an eye on Petco and Petsmart. They often have tank sales, especially on black Friday. I got two 125s from them, tank, stand, lids, cheap led lights for less than $500 each. The lights are good enough to light up a tank, no good for plants though. 20210409_074336.jpg

Also watch Craigslist and Offer Up like a hawk. I got this 125 and lids and homemade stand that was so over built it probably could hold a real army tank for just 300. It was an older couple, they moved before he could set it up and no room in the new house.
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I also got this TruVu acrylic tank and homemade stand and some rocks for just $125
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