Schulfer
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Just picked up two Tiger Oscars at my LFS. Really hoping I was able to get a male and female but we'll see. Anyways, does anyone have any advise for taking care of tiger oscars?
Just picked up two Tiger Oscars at my LFS. Really hoping I was able to get a male and female but we'll see. Anyways, does anyone have any advise for taking care of tiger oscars?
Actually, they usually grow to 12'', also, a 120 gallon is really fine for 2 oscars, that are male and female. You don't need a tank that is really big. Only keep a single male if there is a female, or 2 Oscars if they are males.For 2 full grown Oscars your gonna need a tank that's over 150 gallons for them to be really comfortable.At 14" they need lots of space and excellent filtration.
How many oscars do you have? a 140 gallon tank is appropriate, but for max potential, you shouldn't use a 90 gallon tank.My oscars are about 2.5" and they are currently in a 29 gal tank. I'm assuming they aren't going to grow that quick so when I get my apartment in a couple months I'm probably moving them to a 90gal or 140gal tank.
Usually, if it's a baby, it can grow up to 13'' in a year(optimal conditions).Oscars have a super fast rate of growth, like an inch a month if care for properly
Usually, if it's a baby, it can grow up to 13'' in a year(optimal conditions).
My old oscar grew 11'' in a year.
Actually, they usually grow to 12'', also, a 120 gallon is really fine for 2 oscars, that are male and female. You don't need a tank that is really big. Only keep a single male if there is a female, or 2 Oscars if they are males.
Actually, when i say you don't really need a big tank, i was talking about the minimal size of what they would be good in. I know they grow larger then 12'', its all how you take care of them.They grow larger than 12" if housed and taken care of properly. Never tell someone they dont need a big tank with oscars. The bigger the tank the better.
i said 13'' in optimal conditions in a year.You contradict yourself Fishanatic.One minute you say they usually grow to 12" the next you say they grow up to 13" in a year (optimal conditions).
Please at least be consistent!!!!