8" ciclid in 20 gal.

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graycolor

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Is it Okay???
 

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no way a 20gal is way too small for an 8in cichlid i would recommend at a bare minimum you put it in a 55gal with bigger being better

and what kind of cichlid is it
 

graycolor

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Its a tiger Oscar. I've had it in there for 3 years, but I can't just fit a 50 gal. in my room.
 

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three years? that fish should be at least a foot long. you're not doing it any favors by keeping it in such a small tank - it is already stunted, which causes long-term health problems including a shortened lifespan. if you can't fit a properly sized tank, you should find a new home for the fish.
 

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I've had it too long to give it up.
 
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