Hi everyone! Long time listener, first time caller.
I have an empty 75g I'm debating what to do with it. The plan is a solitary fish, however I can't decide between the oscar (which has been on my wish list for at least 20 years) or a flowerhorn (which I only recently discovered but they definitely moved immediately to the top of the "fish I'd like to own" list).
What are the pros/cons of each? I'd love opinions on which is the "better" fish and why! (no wrong answers!)
Also, the flowerhorn would 100% be by itself, but could I get away with adding something smaller (not "food" small but like a few inches, like acaras for example) with the oscar or are they equally as aggressive/territorial as the FH? I'm also not opposed to 2 oscars if that tank size is adequate and that's doable (if purchased together as juvies -- but also is that even a good idea, behavior-wise?).
Filtration will likely be 2 HOB'S of 100g capacity each in either corner. I might also throw in an airstone or sponge filter just for extra aeration.
And yes I know I can research some of this but nothing beats first had experience! Thanks for all of the input!
I have an empty 75g I'm debating what to do with it. The plan is a solitary fish, however I can't decide between the oscar (which has been on my wish list for at least 20 years) or a flowerhorn (which I only recently discovered but they definitely moved immediately to the top of the "fish I'd like to own" list).
What are the pros/cons of each? I'd love opinions on which is the "better" fish and why! (no wrong answers!)
Also, the flowerhorn would 100% be by itself, but could I get away with adding something smaller (not "food" small but like a few inches, like acaras for example) with the oscar or are they equally as aggressive/territorial as the FH? I'm also not opposed to 2 oscars if that tank size is adequate and that's doable (if purchased together as juvies -- but also is that even a good idea, behavior-wise?).
Filtration will likely be 2 HOB'S of 100g capacity each in either corner. I might also throw in an airstone or sponge filter just for extra aeration.
And yes I know I can research some of this but nothing beats first had experience! Thanks for all of the input!