New Oscar Tank...NEED HELP

[fsurookie911]

Hey everybody, well im finally setting up my new tank. It is a 75g. It will have a rena xp2 canister filter. It is going to house an oscar, pleco, and some dither fish. What I need is advice on the set-up of the tank. Gravel or sand? Where can i get large diftwood? Is driftwood even a good idea? How about hiding spots? I've seen those flower pot looking things and i like them but im not real sure what they really are. All advice and suggestions are welcome!

[Rbishop]

Gravel is what I prefer. What kind of pleco? It isn't really necessary and is a huge bio-load, as is the Oscar. Some common plecos will easily out grow that 75 with their eventual length. Driftwood is good, makes an interesting look.

[fsurookie911]

it is a common pleco. I've heard that alot. I was thinking of going to the lfs and switching it for a bn but I think the O might eat it. Also if you guys could post pics of your oscar stups id really love it!

[Rbishop]

What kind of a cycle will you be doing?

[unbeatablec]

my 3" tiger oscar

[uglyfido]

This is my old tank. Sorry that the pic isn't the best but you get the idea.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/126558861_42a67be4b4.jpg


Worked fine for me, but the o's did start to outgrow it. I was in the process of getting a new one when there was an unfortunate accident. Needless to say, the only survivors were the CAE's. :cry: I hope this helps a little.

[fsurookie911]

anyone else? I really need some more ideas

[Rbishop]

Have you searched the Photo Gallery for Oscars..?