hello yes just want get info before starting out
i would like two oscars so
what would be a good size tank to support full grown oscars
and is their any issues with mixing diff breed oscars
and also a good healthy feed things

You need a min of 110 Gal Tank.

Canister type filters are recommended 3x-4x GPH of the tank size.

Oscars are compatible for the most part not by breed but by size. Some O's are just buts and cant be kept with other fish but for the mt part (especially if they grow up together) they will be very tolorant of each other

Pellets should be the staple of there Diet Hikari makes the best pellets, just get the right size for your O. They also like mealworms, crickets, earth worms, brine shrimp (forzen or live), bloodworms, etc. . . I would jst check into what your local fish stores have.

James has you covered!

ty so starting with small oscars, it would not bother them to be in say a 180? thats what i been eyeing up. also whats the chances of getting several so they piar on thier own, actually how long to maturaty and when would they pair up

ty imgoing to keep you all busy before and during my oscar keeping

joe wrote:


Your Oscars even as babies would love a 180. I would suggest 2 Oscars and maybe a couple smaller tank mates..

I wouldn't buy several and wait for them to pair, as sexual maturity doesn't come till they are between 1 and 2 years old.

I would pick 2 O's and some cool mates... Or maybe even 1 Oscar and several cool tank mates.

Yeah bigger is better. Do you know about the cycle? If you have not checked out the site yet you really should. If you get like 20 comets toss them in there, and just dont do a water change till your nitrates hit 40.

ty cool tank mates like jack d or catfish

JD, Sev, Fronts, Cats, there are a LONG list of cool tankmates...

Lets get you up and cycling, then we can help you stock..

Do you have patience Pants? LOL

ty ill let it all go for awhile and then purches the oscars so what oscars do you all prefer and is a hybrid better or a wild one is there any places that breed spec. kinds of oscars

There aren't any Oscar Hybrids, but you can find some nice looking ones in just about any LFS... After that it is all your preference.

Ask away whenever you have a question... We are here to help.

1 oscars needs minimum of 55G (uk gallons), 2 need 75G. However this is the minimum tank size and if you stock at this levels you will need to lots of tank maintainence and you wont be able to miss out the odd water change

with a 180g either get a few oscars (5 or 6) and wait until you have a breeding pair and rehome the rest, or get 2 oscars and some tankmates