Tiger Oscars 101

[jlk]

Hi everyone! I am not new to fishkeeping, but I am to oscars. My husband does not readily share my fish addiction but he has recently taken an interest in oscars. As I will be their primary caregiver, I am starting the reseach process for any and all information pertaining to their care and upkeep. The information I am finding on the web is very conflicting.... are there any decent websites dedicated to this species of fish with accurate information? Any advice or input is greatly appreciated!!

 

[Hholly]

All I know is they need a large tank. Hopefully someone else chimes in. They are cool fish. Good luck!

 

[Hondatek]

They need a 75 minimum for one Oscar. They need 2x a week water changes and great water conditions to keep them from getting hole in the head. Other than that just the same as other american cichlids.

 

[jlk]

Thanks! Exactly how big do they grow? From what i have been reading, the max size is listed anywhere from 10in to 16in- i do not know what information is correct. Would i be able able to keep more than one in a 120g or is keeping a solitary fish in a 75g more appropriate?

 

[Hondatek]

The 120 may work for 2 if they like eachother if not they may fight all the time. About 13 inches is average.

 

[jlk]

A male and a female? Two females? What is the appropriate sex ratio?

 

[Hondatek]

You cant tell the difference in male and female so it's just buying two and getting lucky or buying 4-5 small ones and waiting for them to pair and then get rid of the rest.

 

[jlk]

Thats interesting. Can you recommend a site that has accurate information regarding these fish (besides asking questions here)? Your help is appreciated!

 

[OBEYtheFISH]

There's a forum somewhere online that is all about oscars
It's best that you don't get 2 unless they're paired
Go with 1 idk if 120G is good for 3 but its better for the aggression

 

[Sharkbait54]

I'm pretty sure there is a site called Oscarlovers.com or somthing like that pretty much just Oscar owners. So good advise imo

 

[jlk]

Thanks, guys!

 

[boadams87]

I'm pretty sure there is a site called Oscarlovers.com or somthing like that pretty much just Oscar owners. So good advise imo

Thats the right one. Im a member of it