Can A Tiger Oscar Go In A 20 Gallon Tank?

[tropicallover]

I have a 20 gallon tank and really want an oscar. I found them at Petsmart and they are actually not that big to start with.
Would it be okay temporarily until i upgrade within the next year?

 

[TallTree01]

Short answer: no.

Long answer: no. Tiger oscars love swimming and growing. They would outgrow a 20 gallon in less than a year.

 

[smiles669]

I would really advise against this, they can easily grow a foot per year so it would be quickly outgrown, not to mention they like to have lots of swimming room.

 

[DerpPH]

No! They poop a lot, they grow a lot and swim a lot!

 

[tropicallover]

Okay... i wont. I will consider them when i get a bigger tank. Thanks everybody!

 

[smiles669]

Not a problem  everyone on here is always here to help if you ask!. We all have to start somewhere, even the most knowledgeable person knew nothing at one time.