View Full Version : Oscar+Senagal Bichir=?
wengdragon
10-18-2003, 11:02 PM
Hi, I'm new here in this forum. here is a question. i have 8 in Senagal Bichir in my tank alone so far. i wish to find a tankmate for her. The first choise in my mind is Tiger Oscar and i saw them in fs is about 5 in. Will this conbination work? or is there any other choise. i don't want to hurt any of them. so please help me out.
SnakeIce
10-19-2003, 12:04 AM
first question is how big is your tank?
that might make the diference though I am not the one to ask on those fish.
Welcome to Aquariacentral
wengdragon
10-19-2003, 10:51 AM
Thanks for the reply, my current tank is 20gal L but i'm going to get a bigger one soon.
NickH
10-19-2003, 11:07 AM
LOL, is this a joke?
You need at least 50 gallons for each of the fish you mention. Get the tank first...
Dahlia
10-19-2003, 12:55 PM
How large is your bichir currently? If it is very young then it is probably fine in the 20 temporarily, but I would wait to get additional fish until you have the right size tank. It sounds like you should decide whether you are going to get tank mates for it or not, and pick your tank size based off of that. If you don't have space or money for at least 90-120 gallons then I'd recommend against more fish. I do not know much about oscars, but perhaps someone can let you know about their compatibility at least.
wengdragon
10-19-2003, 1:13 PM
the senagal bichir is currently 8 inchs long. i know that both fish can get very large when they grow up. maybe i should wait.....in fact i'm more worry about the temperment of Oscar, will Oscer start to pick on the bichir. once again thanks for the reply
If you are into aggressive fish, there are many small cichlids out there that will live indefinitely in a 20L. Some that come to mind are:
Convicts (1 pair)
Dwarf Mbuna ( 5 - 6) (as well as other dwarf African species)
Dwarf South American species (there are many)
Do some research online. You'd be surprised what cool fish you can find that will thrive in your setup. Next time, pick out the fish you want first, then purchase the tank.
wengdragon
10-19-2003, 3:47 PM
thanks for your reply also
demon_surfer
10-20-2003, 7:41 AM
yes but a dwarf cichlid would be inhaled by a birchir.
before you by another fish start work on that 100 gallon tank for the bircher, then you can add in an oscar or two.
toothbrush86
10-20-2003, 6:16 PM
keep in mind a 20L tank is under 10 Us gallons of water
wengdragon
10-20-2003, 7:23 PM
20L is under 10 us gallons? the tank i had is 20 gallons long (30inch*12inch*12inch). i believe i have at least 17 gallons in my tanks right now. i hope you guys didn't think i have a 20 liters tank:confused:
ConMan
10-20-2003, 9:50 PM
I have a 10" senegal in a 55g with a full grown dempsey, 2 convicts, 5 giant danios, a rtb shark, and 4 porthole flagtailed cats