Catfish for Oscar Tank Advice

[bozistheboss]

Maybe I'll just stick with driftwood, then. Thanks again for your advice, I really appreciate it.

Do you have any other tips or advice that a newbie Oscar caretaker should know? I'd love to hear more tips from experienced keepers.

 

[jm1212]

for a 75 gallon oscar tank, i wouldnt add anything else except the oscar. these are high waste, high bioload fish, and any catfish that is big enough to stay out of the oscar's mouth is going to add to much to that bioload.

 

[bozistheboss]

That was my biggest question, jm. I wasn't sure if putting more than the oscar in the 75 was overstocking or not. I think I'll just stick with the oscar, then.

I appreciate everyone's input!

By the way, I enjoyed your stocking guide for smaller tanks, jm. I've got a 5 gallon sitting around that I've wanted to do something with (it originally served as a terrarium). I might set it up with a betta centerpiece.

 

[Into the ocean]

That was my biggest question, jm. I wasn't sure if putting more than the oscar in the 75 was overstocking or not.

It could be depending on the other fish and your water change routine. I am thinking of putting a BN pleco or Raphael in a 75 with an Oscar...but it would likely require 2 sizable water changes per week, and I will move the catfish later on if necessary.

You should be fine as long as you have a backup plan, i.e., another tank to move the catfish to later on if your nitrates are too high despite a rigorous water change routine.

Best of luck!

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