Is this tank size suitable for a single Oscar?

[sealife]

Age of Aquariums - Glass Fish Tank 48" x 14" x 18"

Thanks guys.

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[Brookster123]

Roughly 55 gal?? I'd go bigger personally.. 75 gal

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[cgthebeast]

A 55 can work but I agree that a 75 is better as it has more water volume an the extra width on the end. Easier for a fish to turn around an keep water quality up

 

[mikem691]

You will be fine. That's got 2 additional inches in with than a 55.

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[cgthebeast]

For a fish that can get 14+ inches in proper conditions a 15in wide tank or a 18in wide can make a lot of difference

 

[Brookster123]

The foot print is the same as a standard 75 I believe. I was just saying the larger volume can't hurt.. people do them in standard 55's so you've got that beat anyways.

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[ScotJudd]

I am of the thought that an adult Oscar needs about a 6 foot tank to appreciate its beautiful swimming and to help stop boredom.
I had an Oscar as a two inch jovi which started in a two foot tank, for a few months, then into a four foot and finally into a six foot. He was a majestic giant and great family pet, they can get really friendly. But they are very dirty, destructive and high maintenance. However, if I had the room, it would be my first choice for a big specimen fish.


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[sealife]

Hi guys.

So people put oscars in standard 55s?
Can I ask, whats the measurements of standard 55s?

Thanks.

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[cgthebeast]

48in x 15in x 20 I believe

 

[sealife]

If thats true, then my tank is smaller than standard I guess.

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[mikem691]

Hi guys.

So people put oscars in standard 55s?
Can I ask, whats the measurements of standard 55s?

Thanks.

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55 gallon is 48x12x21 or 48x13x20 depending on the brand.

 

[sealife]

Ok, thanks mikem.

So you guys were correct in that my tank does have slightly more width than a standard 55. (less height though)

what to do... what to do

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[HUKIT]

Ok, thanks mikem.

So you guys were correct in that my tank does have slightly more width than a standard 55. (less height though)

what to do... what to do

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There is nothing wrong with keeping a Oscar in the tank your inquiring about. It simply comes down to water quality. When the nitrates hit 15ppm change the water, rinse and repeat and you'll be good. I would be surprised if anyone that has commented has actually kept a Oscar much less a full grown one(Mike is off the hook because of his beast).

 

[mikem691]

You will be fine. That's got 2 additional inches in with than a 55.

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There is nothing wrong with keeping a Oscar in the tank your inquiring about. It simply comes down to water quality. When the nitrates hit 15ppm change the water, rinse and repeat and you'll be good. I would be surprised if anyone that has commented has actually kept a Oscar much less a full grown one(Mike is off the hook because of his beast).

The only thing I will add to this is just the Oscar that's it. No pleco no dithers (I don't think they are necessary for an Oscar)

 

[sealife]

Thanks guys.

I already bought the tank (its in my profile pictures)

I just wanted 1 large, crazy, smart and interactive fish as a pet.

I was thinking either oscar or flowerhorn. (or some other crazy American cichlid)



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[mikem691]

With my hybrid I keep décor to a min and nothing that can be knocked over and break the glass. I have since removed the heater because he keeps pulling it off the glass and banging it around.

 

[sealife]

Nice fish!
What is it?

Will an Oscar in my tank need alot of maintenance?

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[mikem691]

Nice fish!
What is it?

Will an Oscar in my tank need alot of maintenance?

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What ever it takes to keep nitrates under 15. Your probably looking at 50% to 75% water change every 5 days when full grown.
That is a texas x jag hybrid.

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[sealife]

50 to 75% !!!
Man...thats alot.

Aqadvisor says 36% per week, and I thought that was extreme.

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[mikem691]

50 to 75% !!!
Man...thats alot.

Aqadvisor says 36% per week, and I thought that was extreme.

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All my tanks get a min of 75% weekly. The hybrid 50 to 75% every 5 days. You will know how much and how often by testing. When the nitrates hit at most 20 a 50% will drop it to 10 75% to 5. Leaving go higher can cause HITH and stunt growth.

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