futer oscar tank

[A.K.A Zak]

not saying i may or ever will get a big enough tank, but could a oscar live cofertably in a 30 gallon, i am think of getting one with 3 filters, lol stupid ain't it?

 

[GTS_01]

in my opinion an oscar can live in any size tank, obviously depending on the O's size. I think a 30 gallon would be big enough for long enough for you to save to Upgrade to a 55

 

[Eelzor]

If you are keeping an oscar in the tank for life, a 55gallon or more is suitable but they prefer bigger. Get one as big as you can afford!

 

[A.K.A Zak]

i c!

 

[CFC]

A 75 is prefferable for keeping oscars, a 55 lacks the width and height that tall/wide bodied fish like oscars need. Unless you already have the larger tank for the oscar and are just growing the fish out in a smaller tank then dont do it, oscars grow very quick and will probbaly outgrow a 30 before you can upgrade.

 

[Losi]

I have an oscar in a 75 gallon tank and he will probably need a bigger one fairly soon!!

He is only about a year old and is already about 8 inches, your right about the filtration though as they are VERY messy fish.

 

[thecichlidaddict]

Don't put an Oscar in a 30 gallon tank, unless you are absolutely 100% certain you will be able to purchase a larger tank down the road, in the not very distant future. They grow very quickly, they are messy, and while an adult Oscar in a bare 30 gallon tank is technically possible, it is not right.