A few questions about Oscars

Oscars are great fish that are fun to own. They get big, around 13"-16". I think a 75g is a good size for one and for more than one 100g+ would be best imo. They arent really aggressive so much as territorial, but i think it really depends on the fish and how it was raised. They are good community fish as well as single specimens. Good quality pellets should make up most of their diet, I use hikari cichlid gold or bio gold+ but theyr not at all picky, mine will eat any food that drops in the tank(including algae pellets for my pleco).

heres some pics of mine, my 7" tiger (top) and my 8" red albino

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Lucas9919 said:
Don't keep any plants in the tank since they love to dig and move the gravel. I had 3 tiger oscars in a 50 gallon but they died after about 6 years.
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that is because their tank was much to small. one oscar alone needs 75 gallons, but three would need at least 150
 
messy eaters, very personable.
almost like a dog when they beg for food.
i have 2 and mine are pretty docile but it depends on the fish's temperment in general as well as territorial issues.
need excellent filtration.
no regrets here.
 
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