Oscars

[Sharpy]

Hi there!

I read online that the typical tiger oscar needs at least a 55 gallon tank, and I was wondering, if a I wanted two oscars in a tank would I need to double the size? Or would a 65 gallon tank be enough? I would be buying them as babies (2-3inches at the most) so they would have the tank their whole lives most likely. TIA!

 

[Rach101]

I'd say fifty five gallons each. They can get pretty territorial, and they get VERY big, VERY fast.

 

[mrcrazypants05]

I believe most people like to say 55 gallons minimum... but 75 gallons for a happy oscar. I think people suggest maybe 25-30 gallons for each additional oscar. Check out my profile for my setup... I've had it setup with those fish for about a week maybe a week and a half with no problems as of yet. I've heard Oscars are more aggresive towards other species... but I've also heard they are aggresive towards each other... I dont really know :\

 

[rich311k]

I would suggest at least 90 fo two oscars. Even then you may have problems, sometimes a pair just won't get along. They usually are fine if they grow up together.

 

[PCooper]

I would say a 125 gal for two oscar for life.

1 Oscar in a 55 gal is not good, since standard 55 gal is only 12" wide, most Oscar grow bigger than 12".

I think 1 Oscar need a 65 gal for itself.

 

[Sharpy]

I see, thanks for all the help so far!

Would I be able to add a pleco to a 90 gallon if there were two oscars?

 

[jruth27]

Pleco w/Oscars

A Pleco should be fine with the Oscars, especially small ones. I try to give my pleco a place to hide from my large Oscars. Sometimes I notice his top fin might get a little shredded, so I keep an eye on him.