It's a green sunfish. No clue on whether it's male or female as both look the same in that specie. I do find that they tend to act like an Oscar does once they get used to ya. Green sunfish can also reach upwards of 8+in in length.
Unidentified sunfish
- Thread starter Jakesfish
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Theyre just like oscars, especially the more colorful one. They follow my hand, get excited and face me in the tank when I walk up and all that!
Honestly they make for a great substitute if ya don't want to have a fish that reaches 16-18in like your average Oscar does. As well as them not needing a heater like Oscars does.
Please get at least a 125-gallon tank for them, or give them away. They are suitable for serious fish keepers, and shellcrackers need a lot of food, just like Oscars. If you got a pair, then please get a 125-gallon+ tank. If you do not see yourself getting a 125, I suggest giving them away when they outgrow your 55
