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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Master
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What if anything can I put in the tank....
Wondering if theres anything I can put in the tank to keep the bottom clean..its my 75 gallon ....which is almost cycled so ive been looking for either snails or something?? will my oscars eat a snail? or maybe a pictus catfish will be ok? I just dont want anything to be hurt from the boys but at the same time id like a bottom feeder...thanks for any suggestions
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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well I would say a well armored catfish, like a rapheal or a something
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Master
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hmm ill check them out...was just watching my pictus in another tank, hes too crazy for the oscar tank ..he would drive them nuts LOL TY angelfish
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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My Clown Pleco does a fine job of tank cleaning. You could probably have a pleco catfish that is a little larger than a clown pleco ( he only gets about 3 inches). I just read that a shovelnose catfish would be good with Oscars also.
As an aside, I didn't "get" what everyone thought was so cool about pleco catfish............geez, now I have one, and he is a star in my tank. They are so neat!!
Good luck, let us know what you end up with.
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Master
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ty so much val...I just dont want anything as a meal for the oscars...they certainly arent picky eaters...going to check them all out now  |
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Master
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well reading on the shovelnose, which i mite add is awesome looking!, I think hes too big for my tank...but maybe when I reach the savings of my new one he will be perfect! still hunting tho
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April 1st, 2008
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I have a raphael cat in my 125 gallon tank, and I agree, they would probably do ok, but more of a clean up crew for food. They aren't algae eaters. They do however hide ALL day, only come out at night, so you will never see them, then again neither will the Oscars!  They will need a cave, but it does help keep the floor clean. |
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by susitna-flower
I have a raphael cat in my 125 gallon tank, and I agree, they would probably do ok, but more of a clean up crew for food. They aren't algae eaters. They do however hide ALL day, only come out at night, so you will never see them, then again neither will the Oscars! They will need a cave, but it does help keep the floor clean. |
hmmm ya those seem to be a hit...how bout any kind of snails?? think the boys will try to eat one? |
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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I just set up an 80 gallon tank with an oscar and I just got a pleco to go in there with him. I am not sure what kind he is, but he has been doing a great job as a clean up crew! I just looked for my receipt so that I could tell you what kind he is, and I couldn't find it, but I'll let you know if I do. He does stay hidden most of the day, but the other fish seem to leave him alone, so that's good.
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by newbeefishlover
I just set up an 80 gallon tank with an oscar and I just got a pleco to go in there with him. I am not sure what kind he is, but he has been doing a great job as a clean up crew! I just looked for my receipt so that I could tell you what kind he is, and I couldn't find it, but I'll let you know if I do. He does stay hidden most of the day, but the other fish seem to leave him alone, so that's good.
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would be awesome to know what he is...and was he same size as the oscars when you added him?? my boys are big 'uns and again, i dont want a meal for them lol |
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by susitna-flower
I have a raphael cat in my 125 gallon tank, and I agree, they would probably do ok, but more of a clean up crew for food. They aren't algae eaters. They do however hide ALL day, only come out at night, so you will never see them, then again neither will the Oscars! They will need a cave, but it does help keep the floor clean. |
I dont get this! mine is out all the time, not really eating algea but picking all the spare scrapes of food out of the gravel, and he eats snail eggs which is a plus but I dont think he is supposed to do that eather..... |
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April 1st, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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Yea, I think a Raphael Cat sounds like your best bet.. maybe a good sized one if you can find him.
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by COBettaCouple
Yea, I think a Raphael Cat sounds like your best bet.. maybe a good sized one if you can find him.
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TY~ so a no go on snails? |
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April 1st, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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I'm not sure if any snails would have a chance with the Oscars.. even full-sized apple snails.  |
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April 1st, 2008
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Fish Master
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okies thanks a bunch..thats all i wanted to hear...ill be lookin for a big raphael ...
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April 2nd, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Hi!
Gold nugget plecos are good.
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