Tiger Oscars

[The Fisherman]

Hi All, I am new to all this forum stuff, I have a 55 UK Gallon tank and I have been offered 2 Tiger Oscars which are about 7-8 inches in size. Would they be ok in the tank or will I have to get a bigger one?

Thanks, I look forward to your answers.

 

[chrisrm]

i am afraid you woul need a bigger tank.

i think 75g is minimum for a single adult fish

 

[matt_storey]

+1

I'd happily take the oscars off your hands though

Where are u based?

 

[The Fisherman]

I am based in Bournemouth and they are £50 Pair....

 

[matt_storey]

Ahhh bit of a trek

Nevermind

 

[The Fisherman]

What size tank would need?

 

[Gbuck2008]

Blah, everyone has the misconception that you need a huge tank to house fish. In my experience a 55 would be fine for 2 oscars. Although, it will limit the size they will grow. It's not like your fish is gonna die immediately if you don't have a 75gal or higher. In a smaller tank though, once the oscars get large they will become more aggressive.

 

[The Fisherman]

Thanks, I am only going to have the 2 Oscars in there and a couple of loaches....

 

[chrisrm]

Blah, everyone has the misconception that you need a huge tank to house fish. In my experience a 55 would be fine for 2 oscars. Although, it will limit the size they will grow. It's not like your fish is gonna die immediately if you don't have a 75gal or higher. In a smaller tank though, once the oscars get large they will become more aggressive.

ok you go and live in a shed for the rest of your life i bet you would be really happy and comfortable dont worry if you get a bad back from kipping on the floor you wont die immediately from it!!

 

[jaysoc1]

Blah, everyone has the misconception that you need a huge tank to house fish. In my experience a 55 would be fine for 2 oscars. Although, it will limit the size they will grow. It's not like your fish is gonna die immediately if you don't have a 75gal or higher. In a smaller tank though, once the oscars get large they will become more aggressive.

ok you go and live in a shed for the rest of your life i bet you would be really happy and comfortable dont worry if you get a bad back from kipping on the floor you wont die immediately from it!!

lol well said mate