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oscar_

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hey, im looking to start up a 125 gallon. and will post pics of it soon but i was looking for thoughts on how well 2 oscars would coexist in a 125 gallon with an armoured Bichir. Also i was lookin for some pics that would give me ideas on how to decorate the tank.
 

JK47

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Welcome to AC! Two oscars (depending on temperment) should get along fine in a 125g with a bichir. Decor wise be sure to give enough larger objects to break up line of sight/give territories and you'll enjoy the fish/behavior even more.

Large cichlids are still cichlids and a combo that works great for one may not work well for another member, it's case by case but I think you would be fine. ;)
 

oscar_

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thanks and no i would be starting the tank and adding the three fish at the same time
 

toddnbecka

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Oscars aren't usually as overtly aggressive as other large cichlids like JD's or managuense, particularly if they're well fed. The main concern with mixing them with a bicher is their relative growth rates. If the Oscars grow significantly faster than the bicher it may become a meal.
 

oscar_

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sorry its taken me so long. this build just isn't coming together for me. i will be getting the aquarium in a few weeks :D. but in the meantime i have found my driftwood, here are some pics:
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Hernandezj11

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Sounds good to me. Like everyone else side def. have enough decor to break up territory...But as time goes on and they get massive, just make sure the decor doesnt take up too much swimming room
Post pics onces they are in the tank:)
 

oscar_

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sorry bout the last post lol never posted pics in this forum before, but here they are.

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Hernandezj11

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Awesome! Those are gonna look awesome in your 125. Now you def gotta post picks once you get it set up!
 
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