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     Bads1 |
I got a problem. My tank is at a bar and its 140 gallon's. I had 3 Oscars that are about 14-15 inches long and 1 Manguese that about a foot. Even have a little South African thats about 7 inches that survives some how. Today my favorite of the 3 Oscars died. Theres my problem I need a replacement and am afraid to put another Oscar in because of a major fight. I'm looking at other species that will co-exsist but don't know what yet. Any hobbyist hear on the BadWeb?? | ||
| No_rice |
if you could round up one that is similar size they might bicker a bit but usually get over it. i have had a few oscars. i have a couple 55 gallon and a 46 curve glass one. a pacu would usually do ok also, but then again anything you put in there will need to be atleast close to as big to survive. | ||
| Stealthxb |
I am into African Cichlids. The Oscar is a South American Cichlid. The following site: Cichlids: South American Should have some helpful information. It states an Oscars Ideal tank mates include similar sized: * Loaches * Other South American Cichids * Plecos * Scavenger Catfish * Sharks * Similar sized fish (miscellaneous fish) | ||
| Bads1 |
Another Oscar is a NO GO the one Oscar will kill him or it quite quickly. Stealth,I used have the same tank filled with various Africans but it was time for change. I have one that is still there just because he was so tiny I couldn't catch him....so I said a prayer and hoped he lived...he did.lol I was just thinking maybe a medium sized Arowana or maybe a couple Jack Dempsey's. | ||
| Stealthxb |
Cichlids are a tough fish. Both of the breeds listed below look really cool: Firemouth Cichlid Blue Ram | ||
| Stealthxb |
Convict Cichlids look cool and are generally easy to come by.  | ||
| Bads1 |
Stealth here is my only remaining African. Tough lil shit to. He ate a crayfish the other day and it wasn't mean't for him.   | ||
| Reepicheep |
I've got a 12" channel cat bumping around in my 55 gallon (who needs to be exchanged at my local pond now that it's warmer out), and he and the 10" bass get a little rowdy on Saturday nights and rough up the bluegill, but other then that they all seem to do pretty well. Get one of your patron fishermen to go to a local pond and catch you about a 1 or 2 pound bass or catfish. They both eat the ciclid food fine and seem to do well. Could not keep the crappies alive though... The bass is a lot of fun. A lot like an oscar, but a lot less fragile. | ||
| Bads1 |
Heres my Big guy and I believe Gal...the solid orange one. Thats why no other Oscars.    | ||
| Stealthxb |
Nice BadS1! I have always been partial to Pseudotropheus. Those Oscars are huge! The bar and the tank both look great! Hope to make it up to see them in person one day. | ||
| Bads1 |
Funny you say Bass Reep. My manguese is meaner then hell. I'd like to get another but very hard to find in my area this large.   | ||
| Bads1 |
What do you guys think of a Arrowana?? I know he'll out grow my tank but if I get one about a foot long it would take years??   | ||
| Nitsebes |
I had six small Oscars in a 90 gal way too much stress when they got larger.Now I have a single RED DEVIL.  | ||
| Bads1 |
I'd like a Red Devil but its one seriously mean fish. | ||
| Stealthxb |
That Arrowana looks pretty cool. If you like bass you may consider the Peacock Bass:  The pic does not do it much justice. A local shop has one in their display tank and it is one of the prettiest fish I have ever seen.  | ||
| Bads1 |
Stealth, A shop here has a breeding pair. To what they say its maybe the only one's in the country to what they said. Anyways I agree they are just spectacular to look at. But they also said very hard to raise. Die easily I guess. | ||
| Road_thing |
Bad: Years ago, I had a roommate with 2 big Oscars and a big Arowana, as well a few other, smaller fish (couple of Firemouth cichlids and a Jack Dempsey, if I remember right) in a 55 gal tank. They got along OK. The Oscars were the size of my hand, maybe 7-8" and the Arowana was probably 15-18"--he couldn't turn around in the tank without touching the sides. The Arowana had a bad habit of jumping out of the tank, even though it was covered. That was ultimately its undoing... rt | ||
| Lions |
I have a cool little turtle  |
