New Here, And Nice Forum

[dullramcbrn]

HI nice forum and i just picked up the hobby... I started my first tank is 20g with goldfish ive had them a few months and then decided to get something bigger and try diffenent fish. I ended up with a 150g now. I just got it set up and will be looking for advice. I started with 2 baby oscars they are about 2" now. I plan on added a pacu and an eel but i still undecided what to add with the oscars...

thanks again

 

[dtsw1106]

Welcome to the forum!

If you haven't already, take a look at the beginner's resource center. It has some useful information on cycling a new tank and fish selection.
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/277264-beginners-resource-center/

There's a whole sea of information to take in, and I'm still reading up on stuff myself. So much to learn, so little time!
I wish you the best of luck with your new aquarium. A bigger tank means a wider variety of fish you can keep, but also means bigger (more gallons of water) water changes!
Just keep that in mind.

Cheers!

 

[dullramcbrn]

Hi and thanks for the quick reply im about to check out that link you sent

 

[crazyforcordoras]

Welcome timthe forum!

 

[Dan-CR4]

Hello dullramcbrn

There a friendly bunch here who dont bite, im sure someone who knows about oscars will drop by soon and give you more info. I have never had oscars before so cant help. but welcome to the forum, always nice to see new people here.

 

[pablothebetta]

 

[Sheils]

Hello I'm new here as well. Just got my tank last week . And am enjoying my babies

 

[colleen0309]

Oscars are great fish! They are very personable. But...(There's always a but) they can be very messy and destructive. These fish can break heaters, aquarium tops and decorations. They love to play. If they get bored, they can get destructive. I found that plastic tops for the tank are best if you have oscars. A titanium heater will be better also. Mine used to attack the red light on the heater whenever it clicked on. This may not be a problem with a 2" oscar, but it's a big problem with a 8" oscar. If your oscar gets bored, drop a pingpong ball in the tank. They love to play chase with them.

 

[ZoddyZod]

hold fire on that pacu - potential to get massive so even a 150g is unlikely to meet its needs.

Welcome to the forum!