Question from my mother about her oscar and Jack.
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Maybe. It depends if there is a large difference in sizes and the attitudes. Both can be difficult or laid-back. You'll never know until you try but be ready to separate them.
From my experience in the past, I had a Tiger Oscar with two Jack Dempsey s. The oscar was considerably bigger but they became a "family" some how and The Jacks followed around the Oscar as if they were it's babies or something. Eitherway be prepared for cohabitation or a brawl. 
good luck to your mom. Try mixing up the decor before adding the Jack
good luck to your mom. Try mixing up the decor before adding the Jack
I've had good luck keeping the two species together but like excuz said a lot of it depends on the temperament of the fish and of course the size of the aquarium. What size is it anyways?
Actually, a 55 is too small for an Oscar even if it is the only fish in the tank. You need a minimum of 75 or a tank with a similar footprint. Oscars can get to 18" with the average running about 15-26". A 55 is only 12.5 wide which is too little for a full grown Oscar to turn around in.
Yes, I do have Oscars (5) and so far my largest is at 17" and still growing. The smallest tank I am using is a 75 and the largest is 125 with a 1200gph flow rate filtration that will support a 200 gallon or larger tank.
Yes, I do have Oscars (5) and so far my largest is at 17" and still growing. The smallest tank I am using is a 75 and the largest is 125 with a 1200gph flow rate filtration that will support a 200 gallon or larger tank.
someone told her it's safe to put 2 oscars in a tank that size, so that's why she wanted to put her oscar and my baby jack together
I agree that based on size an oscar should really have a 75g. Some people still think differently though.