RE: Don't Buy Oscar Fish - 6 Reasons Why

[RD.]

I'm not pissed off at all. Never was. I also never said that what the OP did was the end of the world. That was you, adding your dramatic flair to the discussion.

 

[jaws7777]

I'm not pissed off at all. Never was. I also never said that what the OP did was the end of the world. That was you, adding your dramatic flair to the discussion.

Ok. I guess i figured the toughest man in Canada wouldnt have been bothered.

I want to make you happy. Help me do that. Should i stay away from emoji's ? Not quote you ? Only use emoji's ? Never contradict you ? Add some compliments when disagreeing?

Lets fix the broken wings of our relationship!!

 

[RD.]

I think that your friend gave some very sage advice earlier on, you might want to consider that?

Hello; When in a hole stop digging.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

asked about your fish because the fact is you dont know how happy they are when your done playing martha stewart in your tanks... you do the best you can

Above is a picture of my tank. It's 210 gallons, my largest fish is 5 inch at best.
Yes I have lots of decor, I still have plenty of swimming space. The fish have room to swim, hide and breed. They have plenty of scenery to interact with, leaf litter to forage through for food.
I would bet my last penny that they lead a happier life than a 14 inch Oscar stuck in a 55 gallon for the next 15 years.
It's actually painstakingly obvious to anyone with half a brain.

 

[RD.]

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Above is a picture of my tank. It's 210 gallons, my largest fish is 5 inch at best.
Yes I have lots of decor, I still have plenty of swimming space. The fish have room to swim, hide and breed. They have plenty of scenery to interact with, leaf litter to forage through for food.
I would bet my last penny that they lead a happier life than an a 14 inch Oscar stick in a 55 gallon for the next 15 years.
It's actually painstakingly obvious to anyone with half a brain.

That's not just a tank, that's a work of art.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

That's not just a tank, that's a work of art.

Thanks RD. Must BE, as Jaws says, the Martha Stewart in me.

 

[jaws7777]

I think that your friend gave some very sage advice earlier on, you might want to consider that?

 

[jaws7777]

View attachment 1370777
Above is a picture of my tank. It's 210 gallons, my largest fish is 5 inch at best.
Yes I have lots of decor, I still have plenty of swimming space. The fish have room to swim, hide and breed. They have plenty of scenery to interact with, leaf litter to forage through for food.
I would bet my last penny that they lead a happier life than a 14 inch Oscar stuck in a 55 gallon for the next 15 years.
It's actually painstakingly obvious to anyone with half a brain.

Thats a great looking tank. Agreed better than an oscar in a 55.

But how do you know they are happy ? I mean still in a glass box right ?

 

[FINWIN]

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Above is a picture of my tank. It's 210 gallons, my largest fish is 5 inch at best.
Yes I have lots of decor, I still have plenty of swimming space. The fish have room to swim, hide and breed. They have plenty of scenery to interact with, leaf litter to forage through for food.
I would bet my last penny that they lead a happier life than a 14 inch Oscar stuck in a 55 gallon for the next 15 years.
It's actually painstakingly obvious to anyone with half a brain.

I could stare at your tank all day, it's beautiful.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Thats a great looking tank. Agreed better than an oscar in a 55.

But how do you know they are happy ? I mean still in a glass box right ?

I can't honestly say they are living the dream. I can't talk to fish.
Having said that they have no predators, there is zero aggression but lots of Interaction. I have multiple species breeding at will and no health issues.
So I can't speak for my fish but I'm confident they are doing OK.
I can't say that for an oscar in a 55.
I really don't see how my scenario can be compared or refranced for this debate.
Keep digging.