Setting up a 75 for a baby Oscar...tank mates?

[dogofwar]

Eventually an oscar will be the only fish that will fit into a 75g. While the oscar is smaller, other fish could fit in. But not forever. If you're set on the oscar, get the oscar.

 

[Jexnell]

Pimelodus ornatus
Make sure you get one with some size on it. As Oscar's are one of the fastest growing fish out there.

 

[Deadeye]

Raphael cat would be good too. Not huge but stays out of the way and is good for cleanup.

 

[Rocksor]

What about a bottom feeder to help clean up excess food that falls to the bottom? I've been back and forth on a pleco (common or sailfin) but they would end up producing a lot of waste once they get bigger so idk. In my mind I'm thinking of having 3 fish total...not really interested in any schooling fish...just the oscar, and a couple smaller mates that'll get along.

Best bottom feeder for the oscar is the Python No Spill, you don't have to worry about the increase of waste and nitrates with this tankmate. It also survives out of water.

 

[Deadeye]

Best bottom feeder for the oscar is the Python No Spill, you don't have to worry about the increase of waste and nitrates with this tankmate. It also survives out of water.

Very true.

 

[craqerjaq]

Best bottom feeder for the oscar is the Python No Spill, you don't have to worry about the increase of waste and nitrates with this tankmate. It also survives out of water.

LOL...I got that basic thing, but I have sand and that's usually difficult to use with the big attachment.

 

[Rocksor]

LOL...I got that basic thing, but I have sand and that's usually difficult to use with the big attachment.

Mesh size #20 sand doesn't get sucked up like the smaller grain sand.

 

[craqerjaq]

Raphael cat would be good too. Not huge but stays out of the way and is good for cleanup.

just one or a few of them?

 

[Rocksor]

just one or a few of them?

You only need one. They are pigs that know how to hide during the day except when there is food

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

I raised two oscars in a 75g until thhey wereabout 6-7" and it was a chore trying to keep the water clean I would only keep one oscar solo in a 75g or 1 oscar and maybe a small pleco