Oscars

[Bigfishguy]

Hi, I'm semi new to the aquarium hobby so take it easy on me lol. I have a question, I have an established aquarium and really wanted an Oscar to add to it but not sure if he wouldn't be a good fit. I have a rainbow shark 4 in so far, high fin shark also 4 inches, a common pleco 3 inches so far, a spotted catfish he is going on about 5 inches. All fish have a pretty large max size and I mostly read that if it's larger fish he would be ok. So any input would be helpful it will prolly be another 2 months before I get him if it sounded good lol. Thx for any advice

 

[rich311k]

How large is your tank?

 

[Bigfishguy]

55 gallon now but will be getting a much larger once I get in my new place.

 

[Bigfishguy]

So I'll be able to handle his size no problem, just making sure he wouldn't harass my other fish mostly lol

 

[HUKIT]

55 gallon now but will be getting a much larger once I get in my new place.

Oscars have one of the highest growth rates of any fish right around 1" per month till they reach the 9" range, a 55g is the bare bones absolute minimum for one Oscar with nothing else especially with the other fish you listed.

 

[Bigfishguy]

Yea I looked into that I'll prolly have my new tank before I even get him I'm not getting any new fish for a few months more just curious for future reference