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Old June 25th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
Any ideas?

We are currently trying to finish our basement. My parents say we can get a good sized tank because there's almost no wieght limit. About a few weeks later, one of the teachers named Mrs. Corbet said she has 1 60 gal hex, 1 60 gal long, and 1 70 long. Which of these would you pick? I like the idea of the 70, and I would stock it with either 3 parrots, 1 kissing gourami, or 1 oscar. If you disagrre or have other ideas, share them here.
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Old June 25th, 2009  
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I like the idea of the 70g long. Have fun and keep us posted
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Old June 25th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
Thanks for the opinion! I don't know because she says she doesn't like it . . . I'm almost sure I will, though.
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Old June 26th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
I kind of like the hex as opposed to the long.....
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Old June 26th, 2009  
Moderator
 
Hex vs long, you might want to consider what kind of fish you'd like to keep and make your decision from there.
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Old June 26th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
I'd go for the 70. Bigger is generally better as long as you have the room for it, and it sounds like you do. How cool that your parents are totally ok with this!
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Old June 26th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
def the 70, you have more stocking options and more room
let us know whichone you picked
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Old June 27th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
My dad ays we'll have problems with cleaning the side of the hex, so he likes the long. My mom wants "five colorful large fish that aren't agressive" It's kind of funny, because I want all of the tanks and she doesn't know which one she likes. I want the parrots, my brother wants the parrots, my dad wants an oscar, and my mom wants the kissing gourami!
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Old June 27th, 2009  
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My dad ays we'll have problems with cleaning the side of the hex, so he likes the long. My mom wants "five colorful large fish that aren't agressive" It's kind of funny, because I want all of the tanks and she doesn't know which one she likes. I want the parrots, my brother wants the parrots, my dad wants an oscar, and my mom wants the kissing gourami!
Sounds like you may need all of them!
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Old June 27th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
You know discus are non aggressive and colorful...
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Old June 27th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
I may need all of them! Oh, and discus are expensive and hard to keep. Sorry, I don't think my dad or mom will let me order them of ebay or Amazon, either.
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Old June 27th, 2009  
Fish Mentor
 
BR Parrots get my vote...in the 70 long
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Old June 29th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
could always get rainbows or cichlids
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Old June 29th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
My mom now wants Saltwater! She keeps changing her mind! First it's a kissing gourami, next it BPs, next is clown fish in a saltwater, next is goldfish! I just want a few BPs.
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Old June 29th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
Depending on what you're interested in, I'd go for either the Blood Parrots or the Oscar(s) (you could fit 2 in there too). If you want more fish, I'd go with BP's since they're fairly peaceful, but I have heard that Oscars are great, smart fish with big personalities and apparently even can recognize you and are much more personal.
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Old June 29th, 2009  
Fish Mentor
 
I'm voting again...BRPARROTS!!!!!
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Old June 30th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
I say get all 3! You got a basement right? next thing you know, you'll have an exhibit for neighbors!
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Old June 30th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
I'll have to get one of the tanks, almost put too many fish ina and say: "Dad we have too many fish! Quick, let's get another tank so they don't kill each other!"
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Old June 30th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
Another question: I've heard around that an adult oscar won't fit in anything smaller than 75 gal at adult size. I was wondering that if I got a 70 gal if 5 gallons woul make a difference? I wouldn't want to cram him into there, I want it to be roomy.
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Old June 30th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
I personally don't think it would hurt an oscar IMO. Maybe others do!
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Old June 30th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
I would do a pair of Severums and a large school of rainbows and a school of cories in the 70 gallon
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Old June 30th, 2009  
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Another question: I've heard around that an adult oscar won't fit in anything smaller than 75 gal at adult size. I was wondering that if I got a 70 gal if 5 gallons woul make a difference? I wouldn't want to cram him into there, I want it to be roomy.
1 oscar to him self will be fine in a 70g, you might consider an oscar and either a jack dempsey or blue acara or green terror or some other med large aggressive fish.

Just keep an eye on water parameters and water change as frequently as needed.

Anna
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Old July 2nd, 2009  
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Just keep an eye on water parameters and water change as frequently as needed.

Anna
My Dad had an Oscar and he cleaned the tank once or twice a week. They eat and poop a lot!
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Old July 2nd, 2009  
Fish Master
 
if you want oscar advice, go to shawnie. she had an oscar couple for a few years and sheŽll tell you
sheŽs like the oscar expert
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Old July 2nd, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
Wait . . . Annadvn, do you mean I could add an oscar and another med agreesive fish or an oscar or another med agressive fish?
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Old July 2nd, 2009  
Fish Lore Newbie
 
lol, good idea!

Push for two tanks at least!

Oh, and who's are theese fish going to be for you or Mom? Who's doing the work when all is said and done? Do what makes YOU happy. Seeing you happy will make all happy!!
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Old July 2nd, 2009  
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My dad and I will be cleaning the tank while my mom and brother take all of the glory and pick out fish. So rude! LOL
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