oscar in 30 gallon
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it's growth is probably severely stunted. they should be housed in a 55G, MINIMUM and they do best in a 75G. it may be living, but its not living a good life.
How does a 11.5" fish turn around in a 30g tank? Is that possible? I don't know the dimensions of a standard 30g.
I'd say definitly not. It can live as well as you or I can live in a closet...as long as we got food and water I guess we can live - sorta. Would you want to if you were always in a closet?
I agree that a 55 is too small for most oscars, and even a 75 when they start getting really big (14"+). Personally, I wouldn't get an oscar unless I had a 180 gallon (6'x2'x2') from the start incase I ended up with an 18 inch monster.
i kept my 3 oscars in a 55 for 4 days while i was cleaning out my 150 gal
seems like there was enough space, HOWEVER i am by no means saying 3 o's will fit into a 55, thats a huge NO just making a point
an 11 1/2 inch oscar in a 30 gal is a huge NO also..thats just cruel..
i dont know about stunted..11 1/2 inches is not small..but not full size for an o..i would tell this person to get a 55 gal..50 at the least
seems like there was enough space, HOWEVER i am by no means saying 3 o's will fit into a 55, thats a huge NO just making a point
an 11 1/2 inch oscar in a 30 gal is a huge NO also..thats just cruel..
i dont know about stunted..11 1/2 inches is not small..but not full size for an o..i would tell this person to get a 55 gal..50 at the least
If an 11.5 inch Oscar is kept in a 30 gallon tank, it is imperative that a razor blade never be used to scrape the inside of the glass. The fish will grab it and use it to commit suicide in the blink of an eye.
That is not a happy fish, regardless of water change regimen.
That is not a happy fish, regardless of water change regimen.