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[fishstik]

Hey everyone!
  Just wanted to say hello, as I am new to the board! As far as my fish, I have 2 lil' Oscars in a 30 gal, which I know will need to move to bigger quarters eventually!!!!!! Or one will need to leave... Any ideas as to how fast oscars grow? They are about 3-4" right now. Also- I understand that bigger is better for oscars, obviously, but would the 2 be okay in a 55 or 60 gal? I don't have a bigger tank yet, but will certainly do so as my resources allow! Thank you!

 

[mcease]

Oscars grow about an inch a month.  The minimum tank that you should get is a 65g.  The width of the tank has to be at least 18" considering that oscars grow about 13".  I would not go with the 55g because it would only be 12" wide.  Bigger would be ideal for oscars because they like to have thier space.

 

[Lynn]

Welcome to the board! 8)

Oscars should reach their max of 15" within the first 2 years of their life. They will be 8" in the first 6-8months, at this size you need to move them. A 75G tank is the min for 2 oscars. It is 48"*18"*18" alows room to move around and have some space to themselves. Of course bigger is better.;D

 

[ryanp15]

Well I say a 75 would be the minimum for a pair of oscars. 100G would be the best, or bigger. Good luck and welcome to the board. I hope I can help. ;D

 

[luvfishies]

Welcome!
And I agree..100g is the minimum for 2 oscars.
Hmmm I have a 65g that is 48x18x18.....

 

[Cillana]

That's because a 75 gallon is actually 48x18x21