CA/SA advice needed.

[texas72]

First, a little background. I'm not new to fish keeping or cichlids but, I am new to "new world" cichlids. My tank is a 5x2x2,150 gallon. My filtration is 2 Aquaclear 110's and the biggest SunSun canister, loaded with Matrix and the usual sponges. Everything is well established, and has been for years. Okay, my question is about tankmates. I recently picked up 2 Oscars that are about 3.5 inches each. So, what are you guys experiences with Oscar tankmates?
I'd really like a cool pleco but, don't want to spend a lot of money on one just to eventually be a fancy dinner for the Oscars. Any suggestions will be considered, including other tankmates. Thanks in advance.

 

[Brookster123]

I'd think any pleco that grows over 6" would be ok. There are a few out there. Wouldn't do a common though. Maybe a leopard sailfin?

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[texas72]

How about Gold Nugget plecos?

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[Brookster123]

Should be ok, honestly you probably won't see them as much as you'd like. Get them in there soon and grow them out fast. Oscar may get curious and catch a spine, learn it's not food. A bigger pleco would be better though. If it eats the nugget than the oscar will probably die before the pleco.

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[texas72]

Maybe so. I do like the look of the calico sailfin but, I'm not sure I want that much poop to deal with.

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[Brookster123]

So much poooooo... what about a pictus cat or 3? They are awesome, I want some, no space though

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[texas72]

Hmm, I'll do some research on them. Thanks

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[fmcgregor1]

Hey. I am new to this site...but far from new at ca/sa cichlid keeping. I have had many positive experiences with oscars and tankmates. Jack Dempseys, Iridescent sharks ( which are cool for sure) and dofferent plecos. My last was a sailfin who very quickly learned to be just as counter aggressive till they eventually called stalemate.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Iridescent sharks who reach up to 3 foot? Yeah cool for sure....

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[texas72]

I've since rehomed the Oscars and got a psychopathic A. labiatus.

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