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True sharks can not be kept with Oscars. Oscars are freshwater fish and Sharks live in the ocean. There are however several species of Freshwater Fish that are commonly called sharks that could possibly be kept with Oscars provided the tank is large enough.
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Should I buy an Oscar and place it in the same fish tank with my other 6 Oscars?
If you have a well filtered and properly set up tank that measures around 8 feet x 2 feet x 2 feet you have a tank that is just about large enough for 4 adult oscars.
Can 2 sucker fishes live in same tank?
no
Is it safe to keep red belly piranha and Oscars in the same tank?
If your tank is at least 8 foot long by 2 foot high by 2 foot deep you may get away with a couple of each.
WHAT size aquarium do you need for 5 five Oscars?
I would advise at least an 8 foot long by 2 foot square tank for that many Oscars.
Can your Oscar fish live with ich?
If you wish to keep other fish with Oscars you will need a very large tank. The smallest tank to successfully keep 2 Oscars in is 6 foot x 2 ft x 2 ft. Other large Cichlids from the Amazon area can be kept with them. The basic rules of fishkeeping always apply. They are :- 1 inch (2.5 cm) of fish needs at least 1 gallon (3.5 ltrs) of water. :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week.
Can 2 plecostomus be in the same tank together?
I had two plecostomusses in the same tank and they did fine together.
What size tank should you keep an Oscar fish in?
One Oscar needs around 20 Gals. Two can survive in about 30 gals. If you wish to rear Oscars you will need at least 5 young fish to avoid deaths from bullying and you will need to house them in at least a 50 Gallon tank.
How long do Oscar fish get?
Oscar fish will live at least five years if its tank is large enough for it to keep growing.AnswerOscars, if given the ideal environment and come from breeders that have also lived to along age can live over 20 years. but most around 8 to 12 years
How do you know if your Oscar fish is dying?
If you do the right thing by your fish it should not be dying. The basic rules for keeping fish are :- 1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water (Oscars need much more). :- every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- every tank needs to have at least 50% of its water changed every week.. Oscars need a temperature of above 75F and below 85F. One Oscar needs a properly set up 20 gallon tank. 2 Oscars can get by in a 30 gallon tank.
Can a rat live in a glass tank?
Yes I have 7 and they live in a glass tank. I found a 2 story to add on which they love!
Can guppies live long in a 2.5 gal tank with a heater?
yes, they will live 2-3 years in tank like that.
How long do snails typically live in a fish tank?
Snails in a fish tank typically live for about 1 to 2 years.
