Koffy wrote:
yes. i might just use it as a backup. been talking to some others and i might have a full setup i can buy. little bigger too. still pricing out things. but for $50 i couldnt pass it up
if i were in your shoes, i would not it pass either.... so am i correct in welcoming you in this addicting hobby?
250 and 200 is huge man.... please try to check if there is no water restriction in your area. there are some state that water containment of that amount requires permit from the bureaucratic government.
with regards to your oscar, with that size of tank, and good feeding habits, he/she will be a monster in no time.....