Red Tiger Oscars or Peacock Bass?

[125gJoe]

I'm just wondering what others here would think is a better, or more interesting fish. Also, does one of them 'get along' better with live plants?

 

[VoodooChild]

How big of a tank is it? They're both pretty dirty, but the Cichla is going to move around more, and he's going to get bigger. On the other hand, I don't think the Cichla is as prone to tossing plants around like underwater beach balls as an oscar WILL do.

 

[125gJoe]

Originally posted by VoodooChild
How big of a tank is it?

I'm just curious of the 2 in comparison. I used to have Oscars - great fish with 'personality'. The tank I would get is from 80 to 120 gallons. (not that I'm getting one soon.. I have an 80 with Discus now...just wondering.)

 

[Rare Cichlids]

In that case, the Peacock Bass is out. The smallest species will reach 18" and require much larger tank.

 

[VoodooChild]

I agree. Probably at least a 180 is needed for a peacock (small). I'd go with the 120 and you could put two oscars in there with good filtration and maintenance.

 

[125gJoe]

Ok......

After reading the posts and looking around... Never mind the thought of Peacock Bass.....

 

[VoodooChild]

Wow. Forget 180, you'd need 300+ for that thing.