Possible to add another fish?

[OscarFan76]

I wanted to get your opinion on stock. I think I know the answer already but thought I would see what you think.

I have a 65 gallon tank (36.5 - 19 - 24.5) tank with one tiger oscar. He is doing great and grown over two inches since I got him. He is about 5 inches long now. I know he will get large and require at least 55 gallons by himself.

My question is, do you think it would be ok to add a convict cichlid or blue acara (assuming I qt it first)? I hear these fish do ok with o's and stay fairly small. I know I can't add one that is really small or the Oscar will eat it.

Thanks.

 

[Maxkolbe]

I'd say no, the 65 is basically the minimum for the Oscar alone and anything more would be overstocking IMO.

 

[OscarFan76]

That is what I thought.

Thanks for the feedback.