Begineer Question

[SPAIN]

I am wondering what other fish will survive with an oscar.

I definitely want a pl*co in there to be on algae patrol. I have thought about a Jack dempsey and/or a Columbian shark. any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[sumphead]

Well that depends on the size of the oscar and the size of his tank mates. I the Oscar already set up and you add to that? Or will this be a new setup all together?

 

[SPAIN]

This will be a new setup. I intend to purchase the oscar and all other fish while they are still small.

 

[Terry]

What you have to think of is your Oscars eventual size 14". Is your tank big enough for him. Before you think about introducing others. A pleco will be fine as they can reach 18"+. When picking tank mates for Oscars they need to grow about the same rate as the Oscar and to a simular size, other wise the oscar will just dominate the tank.
I always say that a good companion for an Oscar is another Oscar, but they have to be of the opposite sex or two females. because two males will fight.