If there is a straight answer I'm looking for it here. I'd like to either put a pair of Oscars or Jack Dempsey's in a 90 gal tank. Is it enough room for these fish?
Stocking a 90 gal
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I have a 90 gallon stocked with a pair of Oscars AND a Jack Dempsey. Some will tell you this is overstocked, but with good filtration and maintenance habits, this is totally acceptable. The tank is big enough not to cramp the full-grown Oscars, and if well decorated, it should offer enough hiding spots for all the fish that need them.
Good luck!
-sj
Good luck!
-sj
I would say you could do a pair of either one and then some bottom feeders and some dither/target fish for the top.
do a pair of either or one of each and some dithers and/or targets, you should have plenty of room if you clean the tank regulary and take care of it.
Target/Dither fish something that won't fit into the oscars mouth. Silver dollars, anyone else.. I can't think right now... some one help me please :thud:
I use tin foil barbs in my SA/CA tank. Seems to be working out. Adds constant movement to the tank too.
oscar , dempsey and sev in my 90 gallon...1 giant Danio and 2 Gouramis...4 inches each(Danio and Gouramis) as the dithers...water changes and regular filter maintenabce a must..big fish messy eaters
agreed on the tin foil barbs but they do get large, gaint dainos will work till the oscar can eat them 
I know that other people use tiger barbs
I know that other people use tiger barbsAs I said, I'm new to this part of the fish keeping hobby. I don't want to open a can of worms here, but what is a better fish for the first time cichlid keeper, the JD or the Oscar. I know there isn't a definite answer, but just looking for some people's experiences. I would even consider another large fish to put in the 90 gallon tank if there are other recommendations.