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butterflyfish Fingerling Posts: 22 Kudos: 26 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Jan-2006	Just wondering if i could keep an oscar in a 55us gallon tank. Probably stupid question but anyways, should i stick to one in the tank or could i have others. Thx
Posted 29-Oct-2006 14:31
paul_219 Banned Posts: 71 Kudos: 47 Votes: 4 Registered: 25-Dec-2005	i guess u can just put 1 oscar in your 55 gal tank as they i checked on the website. Thyr prefer also bigger tank
Posted 29-Oct-2006 15:59
WiseIves Enthusiast MbunaMbunaMbuna Posts: 237 Kudos: 180 Votes: 85 Registered: 24-Nov-2004	you can probably do a single guy although some might argue against it, however you will have to have really good filtrattion as they are messy fish. By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. Socrates- I happen to have become a philosopher
Posted 29-Oct-2006 17:04
jester_fu Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 522 Votes: 12 Registered: 26-Jan-2004	Long term, a 55G will NOT be suitable. You'll need a tank that is a minimum of 4' long * 2' high * 2' deep. Thats approximately 70Gallons. The width/depth is VERY important as your Oscar can grow up to 15"s. Commonly, they hit 12-13" in about 2 years. Having a tank smaller than 2' wide will stunt the fish as it will not be able to turn properly.
Posted 30-Oct-2006 06:53


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