WackyInsertions
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I've had fish all my life and I've been keeping them on my own for a little while now, and I've always wanted an oscar; I love those fellas. To keep things brief, I might soon have the capacity to get and properly care for one of those monsters.
I've heard all kinds of ranges for the size of tank for an oscar, everything from 55 gallons up; well, I have the money to get just about whatever I want, and I want this guy to be happy, not just comfortable. I would likely keep 3-4 grown clown loaches with him (for mess and because they're beautiful), so what sized tank would make these guys -happy-, not just ok. So that's one oscar and a max of 4 clown loaches with no other fish (except maybe feeders if I decide to go that route).
Does anyone have any success storied with keeping an oscar with loaches? I've heard mixed things, but mostly "if they won't fit in his mouth, they'll be fine." I wouldn't want them to just not get eaten, though; if an oscar's going to bully the loaches, then I don't want to go that route.
Based on the size of the tank, what kind and how many filters should I have? Is sand or gravel better? Also, I've read about their destructive nature with heaters; any recommendations on a heater that an oscar wouldn't obliterate?
For the record, I posted a while ago about my piranha and I can safely say that the advice I got here saved him; thanks =P.
I've heard all kinds of ranges for the size of tank for an oscar, everything from 55 gallons up; well, I have the money to get just about whatever I want, and I want this guy to be happy, not just comfortable. I would likely keep 3-4 grown clown loaches with him (for mess and because they're beautiful), so what sized tank would make these guys -happy-, not just ok. So that's one oscar and a max of 4 clown loaches with no other fish (except maybe feeders if I decide to go that route).
Does anyone have any success storied with keeping an oscar with loaches? I've heard mixed things, but mostly "if they won't fit in his mouth, they'll be fine." I wouldn't want them to just not get eaten, though; if an oscar's going to bully the loaches, then I don't want to go that route.
Based on the size of the tank, what kind and how many filters should I have? Is sand or gravel better? Also, I've read about their destructive nature with heaters; any recommendations on a heater that an oscar wouldn't obliterate?
For the record, I posted a while ago about my piranha and I can safely say that the advice I got here saved him; thanks =P.