Tank mates for Oscars?

[Punkymom]

I'm thinking about upgrading to a 75 gal tank or maybe larger for my Oscars. I have 2 of them and a Pleco. What are some good tankmates for them if any? The tank will be bare bottomed to make cleaning easier. TIA

 

[TankGirl]

I think if you could get larger than a 75, like maybe a 90, that would be better, and if this is a common pleco then that will probably be it for the tank - just taking into account the full growth of the three fish.

 

[ferret]

I would also advocate a 90 gallon if you can spare a few more bucks. You'll like it a lot better, they have the same width and depth but are much taller. The water will stay cleaner.

I don't really advocate 3 oscars in a 90 gallon but I feel it is possible. 100+ gallons is more preferable but the 90 was the best I could do and they're growing really nice and have all reach 7+ inches in less than a year.

A convict trio has made a good addition to my tank, if you want my personal opinion. They can reach about five inches and have attitude to match the oscars. I'd suggest 2 females and a male. I have two males and a female and even though the tank is large they still sometimes fight over her.

If you got the trio and a 90 gallon, you'd have my setup minus one oscar ;P I have a gravel bottom though.

 

[TankGirl]

I was thinking the two oscars she has, plus the pleco. Nice call on the convicts - plus you won't have the pesky convict overpopulation issue that often arises..

 

[ferret]

Yeah, I know ;P I forgot to mention the pleco, as I have one too. He keeps that tank spotless and cleans up after the oscars very nicely. I think the oscars are actually scared of him but I don't know why.

As I've said before, oscars are just cute little wimpy puppy dog fish All bark and no bite rofl.