Jenna - 2009-06-29 I have 2 fish I was told are an african tiger oscar which is black and orange, and the other is orange and gold. Actually it looks how a cheese puff is coated with cheese powder. I am wondering just what kinds of oscars the might be. The black and orange one has scalloped tail and fins next to gill slit. He does have holes in head disease but I am making sure he gets a varied diet. He LOVES to flounce in the tank and sometimes hits the rock and wood dicorations and knocks off some scales. Oh yes, I have had the gold one since he was 2 inches long. He is now about 8-9 inches long. The other one I got from a friend when about 9 inches long. He is not 10-11 inches long. They are fun to watch and when kids come over, they are so surprised to see such big fish. I am the talk of the neighborhood. Unfortunately, I cant have any other fiah in the tank since they become meals for these two. I have them in a 45 gallon tank but am looking for a much larger one.
Bianca - 2009-06-17 I have an adult breeding pair of oscars, one's Lutino and the other a Tiger. They are in a 900 litre tank with a giant angelfish and small red-tailed shark. They have layed twice but have not successfully raised their fry. These are great fish which are fairly aggressive but can sometimes be sooks. They need a big tank and even bigger filtration. They create a lot of waste!
I love my O's and and wouldn't trade them for another fish.
williams - 2009-06-13 I have 1 oscar, 2 red devils, 1 texas cichlid, 2 jack dempseys, and 1 algae fish. I got the oscar about 2 to 3 days ago, 6/5/09. All my are about 2 to 3 inches. I'm planning on getting another texas and oscar. My texas is the smallest the oscar is the second littlest one, the rest are the same size right now. One of my red devils keeps on bullying ever other fish except the small texas that's only like half an inch. Everytime he tries to bully him, he fights back, so the rd leaves him alone. But the oscar is the same way as the texas, kind of aggresive. All of my fish are territorial but the two small ones. which are the texas and the oscar, are the most territorial though. But they know there owner, when I come to do the tank they all just sit there and start doing tricks.
Rameres Jr Cumba - 2009-05-12 I'm a big fan of oscars. Not bad man, a good personality and they grow fast. I've never grown oscars over 6 inches but it doesn't stop me from keeping such beautiful fish. Right now I need a 4 foot tank. I've kept oscars in 10, 25 and 40 gallon containers. I've notice 2 oscars jaw locking, tail slapping, and tail shaking, I would like to know if I have a pair, they are 3 to 2.5 inches.
Tarah S. - 2009-04-05 I've done it again! I recently acquired a 75 gallon aquarium from a military friend who was deploying, and as soon as I had it properly cycled with gravel and filter media from my other aquariums, I purchased two oscars to be housed in it: an Albino Red named Spanky and an Albino Tiger named Patches. Presently, they are both approximately three inches. I plan to maintain them in this aquarium, but eventually move them to my 125 gallon once my other oscars (Pyro and Damien) eventually pass on (hopefully not for many years). Although I maintain a multitude of several cichlids-Dempseys, Red Devils, Green Terrors, Convicts, Angels-I have officially designated myself a bonafide "oscarholic". I think I will gradually exchange my current stockage to only Oscars and Angels. My other 75 gallon, which currently houses a Red Devil, will soon be traded to friend for his Lutino. I am simply unable to resist their winning personalities!
Tarah S, - 2009-03-24 I am an avid fan of the Central and South American genera of cichlid. Currently I house Red Devils, Jack Dempseys, Convicts, Green Terrors, and Oscars. My oscars are an absolute pleasure to behold. They reside in a 125 gallon aquarium with a pair of convicts (Bonnie & Clyde) and a common pleco (Spanky). The Red Oscar is named Pyro and the Tiger is named Damien. Pyro is approximately 6 inches and Damien is closer to eight. I have raised them both from the an approximate size of less than 1/2 inch. They are the most responsive fish that one could imagine housing. I maintain various aquariums, but the Oscars always eclipse the others to gain attention, food, etc. They are so lively and extremely playful. One of my greatest joys is watching them interact. I had never been a great fan of oscar cichlids and had only acquired these because a friend had bred the parents and was in the process of feeding the babies to other cichlids. I managed to "rescue" Pyro and Damien and I am happy that I did. They have changed my perception of Oscar cichlids. They truly are the ultimate "wet pet." They should not be housed in anything less than a 55 gallon for a single fish, but I would definitely recommend this fish to anyone in search of an energetic and interactive pet fish.
riley - 2009-03-09 i got a tiger oscar in with 2 pink convict 2-3 inches and a jack dempsey 2 inches the oscar is 3 inches and it opened its mouth and my dad yelled look at the teeth on him lol.
mitch - 2009-01-21 I have 2 of these in my 75 gallon with a few smaller cichlids and tiger barbs and all grew up at the same time. My jack dempsey and green terror are 3 inches and oscars are about 6". They were all about an inch and a half when bought, and have had them for 4 months. So, they are very quick growers. Will need my 200 gallon soon!
Brendan - 2009-01-16 I have had my oscar for 17 years now and they are spectacular fish with a unique personality. if raised with other fish they can be friendly and have tank mates when they are larger. I recommend something of simmilar size like a pacu or chocolates.
terri - 2008-12-17 I "rescued" a beautiful Tiger Oscar from a guy who was keeping him in a 10 gallon tank when he was full grown and almost 8 inches long! I moved him immediately to a 55 gallon set up, and he has become my absolute favorite fish! I also have another freshwater tank, and am working on getting a saltwater tank, but my Oscar, we call him "Mojo" has become the family favorite! We sit and watch her "play" for hours. It took us having one to realize that they have such big personalities! We are in love with him, and have even been talking about getting a bigger tank for a community of Oscars!
A classic in every sense of the term, the Oscar Cichlid has long been heralded as one of the most spectactular and iconic of the aquarium fish!
I have 2 fish I was told are an african tiger oscar which is black and orange, and the other is orange and gold. Actually it looks how a cheese puff is coated with cheese powder. I am wondering just what kinds of oscars the might be. The black and orange one has scalloped tail and fins next to gill slit. He does have holes in head disease but I am making sure he gets a varied diet. He LOVES to flounce in the tank and sometimes hits the rock and wood dicorations and knocks off some scales. Oh yes, I have had the gold one since he was 2 inches long. He is now about 8-9 inches long. The other one I got from a friend when about 9 inches long. He is not 10-11 inches long. They are fun to watch and when kids come over, they are so surprised to see such big fish. I am the talk of the neighborhood. Unfortunately, I cant have any other fiah in the tank since they become meals for these two. I have them in a 45 gallon tank but am looking for a much larger one.
I have an adult breeding pair of oscars, one's Lutino and the other a Tiger. They are in a 900 litre tank with a giant angelfish and small red-tailed shark. They have layed twice but have not successfully raised their fry.
These are great fish which are fairly aggressive but can sometimes be sooks.
They need a big tank and even bigger filtration. They create a lot of waste!
I love my O's and and wouldn't trade them for another fish.
I have 1 oscar, 2 red devils, 1 texas cichlid, 2 jack dempseys, and 1 algae fish. I got the oscar about 2 to 3 days ago, 6/5/09. All my are about 2 to 3 inches. I'm planning on getting another texas and oscar. My texas is the smallest the oscar is the second littlest one, the rest are the same size right now. One of my red devils keeps on bullying ever other fish except the small texas that's only like half an inch. Everytime he tries to bully him, he fights back, so the rd leaves him alone. But the oscar is the same way as the texas, kind of aggresive. All of my fish are territorial but the two small ones. which are the texas and the oscar, are the most territorial though. But they know there owner, when I come to do the tank they all just sit there and start doing tricks.
I'm a big fan of oscars. Not bad man, a good personality and they grow fast. I've never grown oscars over 6 inches but it doesn't stop me from keeping such beautiful fish. Right now I need a 4 foot tank. I've kept oscars in 10, 25 and 40 gallon containers. I've notice 2 oscars jaw locking, tail slapping, and tail shaking, I would like to know if I have a pair, they are 3 to 2.5 inches.
I've done it again! I recently acquired a 75 gallon aquarium from a military friend who was deploying, and as soon as I had it properly cycled with gravel and filter media from my other aquariums, I purchased two oscars to be housed in it: an Albino Red named Spanky and an Albino Tiger named Patches. Presently, they are both approximately three inches. I plan to maintain them in this aquarium, but eventually move them to my 125 gallon once my other oscars (Pyro and Damien) eventually pass on (hopefully not for many years). Although I maintain a multitude of several cichlids-Dempseys, Red Devils, Green Terrors, Convicts, Angels-I have officially designated myself a bonafide "oscarholic". I think I will gradually exchange my current stockage to only Oscars and Angels. My other 75 gallon, which currently houses a Red Devil, will soon be traded to friend for his Lutino. I am simply unable to resist their winning personalities!
I am an avid fan of the Central and South American genera of cichlid. Currently I house Red Devils, Jack Dempseys, Convicts, Green Terrors, and Oscars. My oscars are an absolute pleasure to behold. They reside in a 125 gallon aquarium with a pair of convicts (Bonnie & Clyde) and a common pleco (Spanky). The Red Oscar is named Pyro and the Tiger is named Damien. Pyro is approximately 6 inches and Damien is closer to eight. I have raised them both from the an approximate size of less than 1/2 inch. They are the most responsive fish that one could imagine housing. I maintain various aquariums, but the Oscars always eclipse the others to gain attention, food, etc. They are so lively and extremely playful. One of my greatest joys is watching them interact. I had never been a great fan of oscar cichlids and had only acquired these because a friend had bred the parents and was in the process of feeding the babies to other cichlids. I managed to "rescue" Pyro and Damien and I am happy that I did. They have changed my perception of Oscar cichlids. They truly are the ultimate "wet pet." They should not be housed in anything less than a 55 gallon for a single fish, but I would definitely recommend this fish to anyone in search of an energetic and interactive pet fish.
i got a tiger oscar in with 2 pink convict 2-3 inches and a jack dempsey 2 inches the oscar is 3 inches and it opened its mouth and my dad yelled look at the teeth on him lol.
I have 2 of these in my 75 gallon with a few smaller cichlids and tiger barbs and all grew up at the same time. My jack dempsey and green terror are 3 inches and oscars are about 6". They were all about an inch and a half when bought, and have had them for 4 months. So, they are very quick growers. Will need my 200 gallon soon!
I have had my oscar for 17 years now and they are spectacular fish with a unique personality. if raised with other fish they can be friendly and have tank mates when they are larger. I recommend something of simmilar size like a pacu or chocolates.
I "rescued" a beautiful Tiger Oscar from a guy who was keeping him in a 10 gallon tank when he was full grown and almost 8 inches long! I moved him immediately to a 55 gallon set up, and he has become my absolute favorite fish! I also have another freshwater tank, and am working on getting a saltwater tank, but my Oscar, we call him "Mojo" has become the family favorite! We sit and watch her "play" for hours. It took us having one to realize that they have such big personalities! We are in love with him, and have even been talking about getting a bigger tank for a community of Oscars!