Tiger Oscars, and convict cichlids
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I agree with the others about extra filtration not being the end all, its bio media takes care on ammonia and nitrite, and makes the tank "look" clean, by removing particulate, but with large fish like cichlids that only masks the true problems of the invisible pollutants they put out, that degrade water quality, and unless the media is regularly cleaned, ifilters mostly just sweep stuff under a rug (in the filter, yet still in the water), stuff only water changes can really remove.
I also would say carpintus is almost as problematic as an oscar in your size tank.
There is a difference between loving something, and having to have it, and the actual ability to give it the proper care.
I believe oscars are probably the most abused fish in the hobby, and often by people who love them.
I also would say carpintus is almost as problematic as an oscar in your size tank.
There is a difference between loving something, and having to have it, and the actual ability to give it the proper care.
I believe oscars are probably the most abused fish in the hobby, and often by people who love them.
One Oscar would be fine in a tank that size, as long as you do your due diligence with regards to water changes, and filter maintenance.
I ordered a second pair of Carpintis from COA, Male came in at 7in,female 6in. She survived 3 days even with a retreat for her only, must have been a particularly aggressive male.
Also Casper has killed off two females now. So he is done with breeding and trying to find tankmates as he just killed off four Spanner barbs.
Yeah I really want the Oscar, it wont be a problem keeping up with the changes
Oh I remember. Yeah that was I unfortunate by the time you even got to post about them he had had killed the female.
