Upgrading Oscar tank from 75 to 125 community?

[Grumpychainsaw]

Hello all. I have had a 75 gallon tank set up for the last year with my 10” Oscar and convict without issue. Just rescued a few year old Oscar that’s only 7” long, stunted growth from previous owner. The two Oscar’s get along fine but decided I need to upgrade to a 125 now. What’s everyone’s thoughts on adding some more tank mates into the 125? I know two Oscar’s have a heavy bioload themselves but since the one Oscar is small, hoping this would leave some room for some other new tank mates . Thanks in advance!

 

[tlindsey]

Hello all. I have had a 75 gallon tank set up for the last year with my 10” Oscar and convict without issue. Just rescued a few year old Oscar that’s only 7” long, stunted growth from previous owner. The two Oscar’s get along fine but decided I need to upgrade to a 125 now. What’s everyone’s thoughts on adding some more tank mates into the 125? I know two Oscar’s have a heavy bioload themselves but since the one Oscar is small, hoping this would leave some room for some other new tank mates . Thanks in advance!

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Welcome aboard

 

[Deadeye]

Welcome to the forum! That small Oscar won’t stay small forever. I’d leave the stocking as is.

 

[FJB]

Agree with staying with the fish you have, which is already pushing it in a 125g.
By the way, that is a beautiful Oscar!

 

[Grumpychainsaw]

Thanks. My red Oscar has been growing nicely. Was unsure if the one I rescued would put on anymore size or not now going foward.

 

[Grumpychainsaw]

The rescue. Few years old.