New oscars/tank

Just wanted to introduce myself and my new fish

here's links to the photos:



I don't have names for the Oscars yet - any suggestions??

 

Welcome to FishLore! What beauties! Is your tank cycled? If not, Please click on the link in my signature "FishLore Articles for Beginners". It will give you a lot of good information you will need to know about your tank. Also, are there plans on getting a larger tank or another 55 gallon in the future? Your oscars will outgrow your 55 gal. in a year or less, so please keep this in mind, and unfortunately, your fake plants will probably get moved around the tank on a daily basis, so just be ready for that. Oscars like to decorate their tanks their way, and as they get bigger, they get more aggressive and grumpy. They will likely start to fight with each other, and since they can get 16 inches long each, two oscars in 1 55 gallon tank is way too much fish. They don't mind being the only fish in their tank. I have 2 in a 100 gal. tank and they fight from time to time. They are also big waste producers, and you will have to do large water changes every week to keep their water clean. They are great fish, so don't get discouraged! They are personality plus fish, and you will enjoy them immensely as long as you take care of their needs and keep them happy!

 

Welcome to FishLore! What beauties!

Thanks - I'm sure they appreciate it

Is your tank cycled? If not, Please click on the link in my signature "FishLore Articles for Beginners". It will give you a lot of good information you will need to know about your tank.

unfortunately this was a present, so I wasn't able to give my tank time to run without fish. I'll be keeping an eye on all the nitrate/ammonium/Ph balances though.

Also, are there plans on getting a larger tank or another 55 gallon in the future? Your oscars will outgrow your 55 gal. in a year or less, so please keep this in mind, and unfortunately, your fake plants will probably get moved around the tank on a daily basis, so just be ready for that. Oscars like to decorate their tanks their way, and as they get bigger, they get more aggressive and grumpy. They will likely start to fight with each other, and since they can get 16 inches long each, two oscars in 1 55 gallon tank is way too much fish. They don't mind being the only fish in their tank. I have 2 in a 100 gal. tank and they fight from time to time. They are also big waste producers, and you will have to do large water changes every week to keep their water clean. They are great fish, so don't get discouraged! They are personality plus fish, and you will enjoy them immensely as long as you take care of their needs and keep them happy!

The reason I bought the stand that I did was because I am planning to get another tank when they get big enough.
I've owned Oscars before, a long time ago - these ones are just starting to get friendly when I bring them food

I still haven't picked out a name for them yet, I'm leaning towards "powder" for the albino - but don't have a good name for the red tiger yet.
maybe "shere khan" or just "kahn"

 

One more question - i've been having a hard time figuring out what temperature to keep my tank at. I've been reading anywhere from 72 - 82 degrees, what do you think?

 

I keep mine at 78 and they seem to do well at that temperature.

 

Beautiful fish and tank.
Tom

 

thanks for the compliments and the info. I've bought some air tubes, and they seem to have a lot of fun playing in the bubbles.

 

That would be fun to watch.
Tom

 

That's a beautiful tank mate, & beautiful fish, I am thinking of getting oscars too lol.

 

Uh oh - I believe one of my Oscars ate the other. When I fed them this morning, there was 2 Oscars in there - now there is only one. I'm kind of surprised that they could eat each other, they're both the same size.

 

Uh oh - I believe one of my Oscars ate the other.

whew - after writing this message "potter", the one I thought had disappeared is back.
I'm gonna have to keep an eye on him and figure out where he hid ....

 

it looks to me like he may have hid himself inside of the cave with ruins on it.... but I dunno i'm just guessing

Awsome fish I love Oscars, i'm thinking of getting a another when I figure out which sex my current Oscar is.

 

Glad you found him! Beautiful fish!! I had an Oscar about 20 years ago that got to be 16 inches long. He lived about 12 years in a 55 gallon tank. Got him when he was just 2 inches long with another tank mate and one mysteriously disappeared!! Hmmmmmmmmmmm!

 

Just thought I'd share a photo of my new 65gal Oscar tank & the Oscar that's in it. Sorry the shot of the Oscar isn't very clear but he rarely sits still & has a knack for taking off just as I push the shutter button.

Yes those are two Rummynose Tetras in the tank. They are strays from a mates set up that he pulled down. I just threw them in so the Oscar has something to amuse itself with until it's big enough to eat them.

 

Awesome

 

Thank you Tommy.

 

What are the dimensions of a 65 gallon tank?

 

That's a Beautiful Oscar Tank

 

Gorgeous tank, Nutter!

Keep us posted on this please. You may end up keeping those rummynose tetras for longer than planned. They're one of the fastest and most clever species of tetra I've ever had the pleasure of keeping. That oscar may be in for a surprise when he's big enough to eat them.

 

Thanks everyone.

Roscoe it's 48x18x18 inches. Actually 67us gal but I just round it down. Slightly smaller than I regard as ideal for a single Oscar, especially seeing there's a common Bristlenose in there as well but with the semi-auto water change system I use & care about how much I feed it won't be a problem. Besides I'm hoping to get lucky & find a mate for it then transfer them to 120gal when my new fish room is completed in 6-12 months.

 

Roscoe it's 48x18x18 inches.

I was wondering because I was thinking 65's were only 3' long tanks. But with those dimensions, you could probably keep it in there for life if needed. I have always suggested that 75's should be the minimum for a single Oscar, but I think your tank proves me wrong.

Nice looking tank.

 

Very nice tank and BEAUTIFUL Oscar!

 

Tank looks good G.

 

I'm so jealous Nutter, that's a lovely tank for your Oscar!

 

to jackson my 50gal is a 4ft tank lol

 

Thanks everyone.

Roscoe I'm with you on the 75gal recommendation for a single Oscar because I've always gone by a standard 75gal being 48x18x20" & I know a standard 65gal in the US is only 36x18x24", which isn't big enough for an Oscar. Yet another example of why I think tank size should be described in dimensions rather than volume. I think the extra swim space offered by a US standard 75gal is important & the extra volume offered helps novices maintain better water quality.

 

I also have a 65 gal that is 48 x 18 x 19

 

gorgeous fish

 

Thanks Kloseo.

 

Nice tank. The driftwood looks great.

 

Thanks Tim. I dragged the wood (eucalyptus) out of the bush a couple of weeks ago.

 

Great setup! and nice oscar!

 

He's so cute! I want an oscar one day!! >< I thought they need a tank that's bigger tha 65. More like 125..

 

He's so cute! I want an oscar one day!! >< I thought they need a tank that's bigger tha 65. More like 125..

Thanks Konstagirl.

75gal for one Oscar 120gal for two. As was discussed earlier in this thread my 65gal has different dimensions to the standard 65gal in the US. Mine is 48x18x18" so I've got the 4ft length rather than the 3ft of the US 65gal. It's slightly small but it's perfectly acceptable as a permanant home for an Oscar given the owner is aware of the need to be very carefull about feeding & might need to do an extra water change each week.

 

beautiful tank. you should get him a buddy.

 

very nice oscar =] I need to get my pics up soon