Just recently got back into keeping fish after many years away from it, but man, this guy is just slightly more impressive than my single betta in his 1.5 gallon. Gorgeous fish.
i have two tiger oscars and i was wanting to now is do i change there water more often then every two weeks,by the way there in a 55 gallon tank just them.
@fishloverone Unfortunately two Oscars in a 55 gallon is overstocked. The general rule of thumb is one Oscar to a minimum of 55 gallons - obviously the bigger the tank the better. My one O is in a 62 gallon tank, with internal and external filters and I still do large weekly water changes to keep the water pristine and therefore my Oscar in top condition. Two adult O's in a 55 will lead to an increased bio-load and the risk of conditions such as HITH(Hole In The Head)and territory fighting.
@fishloverone You can have 2 oscar's in the same 55 gallon tank no problem, especially if they are from the same batch (aka. brothers or sisters) the problem you are going to run into is the "crap" that these guys produce, 2 oscars will gum up and destroy your filters if you dont keep up on your water changes, this really thick slime will build up and the impeller will slow down, thus killing flow and killing filtration, other then that 2 in 1 55 is fine, with no rocks, no driftwood
VERY pretty oscar! i have 2 red oscars and 2 albino tiger oscars. all about 8 inches. yours looks super healthy :) check mine out sometime and lemme know if u have any pointers. im always open to suggestions! :D
@will20091995 absolutely not you would have to change the water every couple days you need the gph(gallons per hour) of the filter to be at least 5 times the amount of gallons in the water
i have two oscars in a 75 gallon long tank they are about 8-9 inches long i feed them 4-5 times a day pellets and meal worms and twice a week 20-30 med feeder fish they are growing huge fast they are only 5 months old one tiger and one albino they are called oscar and pig love them they have totally different personalities and are so fun to watch.. only fish i have ever seen that swim backwards and lay on their sides to sleep.. my pacostamus are huge also they are about 7-9 inches long
my buddy has a few oscars thyere little ones in a 20 gallon. im gonna get a 55 and get an oscar or 2. possibly bass and gar too. i wonder how thatll go.. hes a badass lookin oscar.
@sasa9664 ....No it really is a fish, it hasn't got paws with claws or fur and doesn't drink milk. I suggest a visit to the opticians is well over due.
hey i have a pair of oscars there in a 100g tank. i was going to upgrade but there only 6/7 inches.there the biggest in the tank besides a green terror and plecob ut the tank only has 12 fish in it. most are about 3-5 inches. i do weekly water changes and monthly gravel vacs. i feed them daily pellets and some feeders for treats once and awhile. im looking at all these other oscars wich at bigger than mine..so just wondering if this is normal and there late bloomers or somthen please respond.
@Pimpinhoesforlife you could try but i keep a good eye on. but if they are really mean i wouldnt i had a Dinosaur Bichir and right when i put it in there they tryed to eat him.but you can try
@Pimpinhoesforlife The answer is yes, but make sure your tank will be big enough to accomodate two fish that can get very big. The Ghost will need plenty of hiding spaces and top water quality is really important as the Ghost is a scaleless fish and therefore stress due to poor water quality or bullying etc will result in increased chances of parasitic infestations such as ich/whitespot etc. Hope this helps.
NO. Bad response from s4dana4. A ghost cannot defend against an Oscar. Oscar's are food aggressive and ghosts are very shy. Yes a ghost grows large, but they CANNOT live with an Oscar. Great looking tiger s4 but comon. at leas give some decent advice.
@ReMz10184 All my advice is decent and gained from years of keeping fish. You'll notice I mentioned tank size and as long as that is big enough the Oscar wont feel it has to be either food or territory aggressive, couple this to the hiding places and I still stand by what I said: An Oscar and a Ghost can live together. I have another tank with a Green Terror, Senegal Bichir and a whole host of fish that you would never expect to co-exist peacefully, thx to a large tank with hiding areas it works
@s4dana4 for the average fish keeper that would be a disaster. keep in mind both you and i have extensive experience. a ghost knife should not be kept with an oscar. I have first hand experience with this going very poorly. there are always exception.
@iJacksFishTanks Quality pellet foods such as the Hikari varieties: Gold, Bio-Gold, Staple etc mixed with frozen cubes such as mussels, beef heart and cichlid mix plus nice chunky earthworms every so often.
@zachn11 Yep still alive and still beautiful. I did upload a more recent vid but due to lack of interest I removed it - praps I should have given it a bit longer.
@adkraptor Before slagging people off m8, check your spelling, because you've just made yourself look like the world's biggest RETART...oops sorry: RETARD!!
@adkraptor dumb sunbitch - would that relate to a intellectually challenged female who likes to spend all day on the beach? Whereas "Dumb Son Of A Bitch" relates to you.
@adkraptor M8! not only are you not a fish expert, but you're also severly lacking in the expertise department when it comes to stringing a coherent sentence together.
How do i bring out the colors in my tiger oscar. Every other week i change his water. Worms twice a week and pellets or flake the rest. he just has orange spots but they dont connect and they are small.
@pitbull0592 Hi again m8. Firstly how old is your Oscar, because their markings will change dramatically as they mature? Next I'd forget the flake food and concentrate on the pellets, make sure you go for a quality pellet such as the Hikari brands(cichlid gold, bio-gold, staple etc), get em off ebay if you can't get em locally, they really are the best feedstuff for enhancing colours and lastly move to weekly water changes - if your O's an adult. Clean fresh water = Healthy happy Oscar. :0)
@s4dana4 okay i have him on worms, hikari gold and staple and cut fish meat. he's about 2 inches and a month old sic ei had him atleast from petco. I'll try to make the once a week water change thaanks also
@s4dana4 hey i have 3 baby oscar fish 2 of them aare always light in color,i dont know whats the reson pleaz guide,one of them is dark black looks great,all are active swim around and hungry like all oscars...lol
@vespilodegodfather Hi! No need to worry. Colour changes usually indicate how your O's are feeling. Pale/light in colour means stressed or anxious, whereas dark colouring relates to anger - does the darker one pick on or bully the other two Oscar's? It could just be because they're still settling into their new environment and getting used to you. What I will say is: make sure you've got a big tank or plans to get a big tank to house three adult O's. Hope everything goes ok.
@michaelboulder1 Hey! you're one negative voice out of hundreds, but you're entitled to your opinion. While we're on the subject of ugly, have you looked in the mirror recently...better not or you'll end up with seven years bad luck. It was enough of a trauma for your parents when you were born...the doctor turned you over looked at your ass and told your mum and dad , they had twins. Oh and btw what are you doing for stunt double work, now the Shrek films have finished?
@KingCharlieCKCS Yeah Fluval 405 external, coupled with Juwels internal filter system. Some people slag off the Fluvals, but I like em. Just replaced my external, first one lasted me about 5 years - not bad imo
@derekh1214 OMFG u knobber - do you actually think that air pumps have any benefit whatsoever in oxygenating the water? If you do then your more than a retard, than your stupid comment leads me to believe you are. Air pumps are for making pretty bubbles...NO MORE...and he aint dead yet after 6 years or showing any signs of popping off in the near future.
@s4dana4 actually the air bubbles do help. the amount of oxygen in the water depends on the surface area of the water. having bubbles increases the surface area of the water allowing more oxygen to dissolve into it.
@mgsg50 Soz m8 but got to partially disagree. The bubbles do nothing. The length of time the bubbles take to reach the surface is insuffiecient to diffuse oxygen into the surrounding water. An airstones function(other than pretty bubbles), is to disturb the water surface, causing ripples that increase the area of water in direct contact with the air, it is only then that a neglible amount of oxygen exchange takes place. I only lost my rag with the other guy, because of his crap comment.
@s4dana4 yeah thats what i meant by that. the oxygen doesnt diffuse while its in the bubble but when the bubbles join at the surface its creates so much more area. in both of my tanks about half of the water surface is actually i foamy bubbleness and ive never had a problem with fish gasping or becoming sick due to lack of oxygen. but yes you can get by without it unlike this derekh douche says
@TheSportsman99 I wouldn't recommend it. You need to make a decision whether to go with an Oscar set up or a Malawi one. Once the Oscar reaches maturity, he'll either snack on the malawi's or bully them to death. Add to this the different water conditions required: Oscars - more acidic soft water, while Malawi cichlids thrive in harder, alkaline water conditions. Concentrate on the Oscar, it'll be more rewarding in the long run.
@the4blueturtles General rule of thumb is approx 50 US gallons per Oscar, so your looking at a 100 gallon tank for two O's. Add some dither fish such as Silver Dollars and a nice Synodontis catfish and it wont look so empty. You could try a 75 gallon for two O's as long as you've got great filtration and are prepared to do two water changes a week, one of them being at least a 75% change.
beautiful fish. I really prefer these to the albino ones, just my personal preference. I would love to have one of these but I do not have a big enough tank and really do not want to play the game of buying progressively larger tanks.
@lola26granola Thx for the comment. Some albino Oscars are awesome, but I'm with you on prefering the Tiger O's. Just buy a 55 gallon tank and just have one Oscar in it. With a good tank maintenance regime and a healthy diet, your Oscar will thrive...no need to keep getting bigger tanks, unless you want to get more O's.
@s4dana4 I do have a 55, but it is occupied and I do enjoy the fish in it right now, but since the tank is not going anywhere it is something I will keep in mind for the future :) besides who knows, a few years from now I might be in a position to have a big tank full of these great fish! after i've paid off my student loans of course ;)
@lola26granola I've been told that a fish will never outgrow it's tank. If you buy a little tiger oscar for a little tank(not too small) it will be a dwarf oscar
@zeshleman I have heard that too about all the south american cichlids, but I would not want to put a fish in a tank that would limit its growth since when fish get stunted by being put in a small tank it shortens their life, not just their size.
do some oscars not get as big as others? i have a red tiger oscar that is only about 6-7 inches long and hes been that size for a few months. And its not because of the tank size, hes in a 55 gallon tank with a few other smaller fish. very UNcrowded tank
Damn, that's a real beaut. I work selling tropical fish so I know a lot about them, but all my money goes to drum stuff so I can't keep them! Think by the end of the year I'll have all the drum stuff I need (apart from breakables like sticks), I just wanna get a massive tank and raise either an oscar or some plecs from tiny to HUGE. Would love to keep silver dollars sometime too...
I've got a 85 Gal Chiclid Tank, There are about 5 pairs of African Ciclids which are all about 3 inchs each, What i would like to know is if I can have a Pair of Oscar in there which are about 5 inchs. Would the Oscar harm the cichlids or will the Chiclids Nip the fins of the Oscars considering that Oscar move Slowly.
@donbosco225 Not good news I'm afraid. Once everything reaches maturity then your tank is going to be overstocked. Imo best to sort it now before it's too late. Keep your O's, lose the African Cichlids(different water conditions anyway) and introduce some Silver Dollars or other type of dither fish to compliment the Oscars. Good luck
@ripstickcamp It's pushing it, but if your willing to do heavy water changes twice a week, you may be successful. In the interest of the fish though, go for the biggest tank money or space allows.
I just got my first fish,a albino oscar. he is about 2 in. long, I saved him from the tanks at wal-mart.Wow your fish is awsome!!He is a good looking fish! any tips for me to give mine a happy long life??
@Gamble20fo If it's a new juvenile Oscar then this is completely normal behaviour, while he get's used to his new surroundings.
Just take things slowly and be patient. Turn the light on add a bit of food and leave the room. Do this for short periods and your O will soon realise your not a threat but his source of food.
Just recently got back into keeping fish after many years away from it, but man, this guy is just slightly more impressive than my single betta in his 1.5 gallon. Gorgeous fish.
vlock1 1 week ago
Dammm he has great colour
CHIMMER100 2 weeks ago
i had an oscar just like that but had to get rid of him too big 4 d tank 14inches $500.oo
466Kishan 3 weeks ago
Hey is that the Psycho Oscar?
rommeldude1 3 weeks ago
Cool oscar but hate the music
lunarman07 1 month ago
Oscar!!!!
kristalhart 2 months ago
Hes really pretty, I love it's color.
PrettyDivine1 4 months ago
wow dear ur oscar is really fabulous cool love it by the way it does not have any mate :)
jamalwarda 4 months ago
your oss looks like an ass
monstercichlidkeeper 4 months ago
@monstercichlidkeeper If you're seeing an ass, double check it's not your reflection on the screen.
s4dana4 4 months ago 33
@s4dana4 this kid get powneddddddddddddddddddd so hardddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
osiris7v 6 days ago
This is one of the nicest Oscar on YouTube -- not sure what part of him looks bad (ass) ?
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CichlidsareKewl 5 months ago
i have two tiger oscars and i was wanting to now is do i change there water more often then every two weeks,by the way there in a 55 gallon tank just them.
fishloverone 5 months ago
@fishloverone Unfortunately two Oscars in a 55 gallon is overstocked. The general rule of thumb is one Oscar to a minimum of 55 gallons - obviously the bigger the tank the better. My one O is in a 62 gallon tank, with internal and external filters and I still do large weekly water changes to keep the water pristine and therefore my Oscar in top condition. Two adult O's in a 55 will lead to an increased bio-load and the risk of conditions such as HITH(Hole In The Head)and territory fighting.
s4dana4 5 months ago 2
@s4dana4 I have 2 oscars in a 55 for now. They are only babies but I am going to be getting a 125 gallon in awhile when they get bigger!!!!
Spiritseeker222 3 weeks ago
@s4dana4 You are totally RIGHT!!!! and this is why your Oscar is in such amazing health!!!!!!!!!!
SNL0209 3 days ago
@fishloverone You can have 2 oscar's in the same 55 gallon tank no problem, especially if they are from the same batch (aka. brothers or sisters) the problem you are going to run into is the "crap" that these guys produce, 2 oscars will gum up and destroy your filters if you dont keep up on your water changes, this really thick slime will build up and the impeller will slow down, thus killing flow and killing filtration, other then that 2 in 1 55 is fine, with no rocks, no driftwood
34SkiLLz14Luck 3 months ago
omg it looks so mean!
ZiggyHungga 5 months ago
why is my tiger oscar black and white? he's got these white streaks in between the black patterns instead of orange. could he be a wild oscar?
dexOn22 5 months ago
@dexOn22 Could be...check out some pics on google of wild O's and see if they look like yours.
s4dana4 5 months ago
VERY pretty oscar! i have 2 red oscars and 2 albino tiger oscars. all about 8 inches. yours looks super healthy :) check mine out sometime and lemme know if u have any pointers. im always open to suggestions! :D
inu137924568 6 months ago
the fish isn't drowing in a pool.
GameWasSucess 6 months ago
I LOVE my Tiger Oscar and Albino Oscar! :)
ProTuner06 6 months ago
@jarrod989 you are such a beginner lol
laxplayer3690 6 months ago
How big of a tank is he in
TobascoMonster 6 months ago
Very nice tiger - great colours and he looks very healthy - I have 2, not as large as yours but they have great markings still. All the best.
zyclonb6 6 months ago
thats a wonderful tank and fish (y)
may you help me please i got 4 oscars my self
can i use 60 gal filter for 300 gal ? :P its 9 w
will20091995 6 months ago
@will20091995 absolutely not you would have to change the water every couple days you need the gph(gallons per hour) of the filter to be at least 5 times the amount of gallons in the water
diablos123123 6 months ago
@diablos123123 aha , can you please help me
i need the fuval fx5 but they do not ship to my country please need it
there is a bid 183 dollars can u buy it and ship it to my country ill pay you 260 total amount pleaaaseeee
will20091995 6 months ago
can i keep oscars and nneons to gether in 2 gallon tank
jarrod989 6 months ago
@jarrod989 lol maybe for a week. The oscar will eat the neons and outgrow the tank.
muscleandtan 6 months ago
@jarrod989 - bloody moron. put them in a goldfish bowl or better still- a glass tumbler... mother fucking novice
monstercichlidkeeper 4 months ago
Beautiful nice cilors
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parkersimmons12 7 months ago
that color is just sexxxxxy!!!
libero244 7 months ago
how big is the tank?
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@colecoco13 lmao 15 gallons? are you serious???
Nickolie56 8 months ago
I wish mine gets this beautiful I am not gonna feed it mice or feeder fish like u
RussianSpetsnaz0123 8 months ago
i have two oscars in a 75 gallon long tank they are about 8-9 inches long i feed them 4-5 times a day pellets and meal worms and twice a week 20-30 med feeder fish they are growing huge fast they are only 5 months old one tiger and one albino they are called oscar and pig love them they have totally different personalities and are so fun to watch.. only fish i have ever seen that swim backwards and lay on their sides to sleep.. my pacostamus are huge also they are about 7-9 inches long
abenaosibor 8 months ago
He is probably 12 inches or more
parkersimmons12 8 months ago
@parkersimmons12 Good guess mate, he's just hitting 13 inches.
s4dana4 8 months ago
@s4dana4 what kind of personality does your fish have?
jejevirus 6 months ago
how big would you say he is and what do you feed him/ how often?
BIGGDAVEE09 8 months ago
preeeeeeety oscar, i cant wait til my 3 oscars get that big. i have two tigers and an albino with black fins, he looks soo cool
madmax92gsx 8 months ago
If you think this oscar looks nice you need to check out one of my turds
TheToastPeople 8 months ago
im looking of getting a tiger skined and albino one. how big is your tank
fahimjamal008 9 months ago
my buddy has a few oscars thyere little ones in a 20 gallon. im gonna get a 55 and get an oscar or 2. possibly bass and gar too. i wonder how thatll go.. hes a badass lookin oscar.
MrBigtacoma 9 months ago
@sasa9664 ....No it really is a fish, it hasn't got paws with claws or fur and doesn't drink milk. I suggest a visit to the opticians is well over due.
s4dana4 9 months ago 23
i have just got some tiger oscars and albino lovin them lol :)
MrRob2011 10 months ago
hey i see that your oscar is very healthy and looks great. Could u please look at my oscar video and say if every thing is good. thanks
lculm1 10 months ago
nice oscar
CALI805JC 10 months ago
how many gallon's is your tank dude?
bxzel0915 10 months ago
you can't have drowning pool with the word fabulous
almostreal96 10 months ago
@almostreal96 sorry m8, should have been Super Fantabulous!! LOL!
s4dana4 10 months ago
hey i have a pair of oscars there in a 100g tank. i was going to upgrade but there only 6/7 inches.there the biggest in the tank besides a green terror and plecob ut the tank only has 12 fish in it. most are about 3-5 inches. i do weekly water changes and monthly gravel vacs. i feed them daily pellets and some feeders for treats once and awhile. im looking at all these other oscars wich at bigger than mine..so just wondering if this is normal and there late bloomers or somthen please respond.
speedmartz 11 months ago
how many gallons is your oscar in.
FreshFishAdvice 11 months ago
cool
maikervang 1 year ago
You're oscar is bright..=D
OscarsAreAwesome 1 year ago
Nice lookin Oscar, Check my vid response DICK!!
tyimp 1 year ago
@tyimp Back at ya m8. Nice O and planted tank looks good...Respect, DICK!! LOL!
s4dana4 1 year ago
Wow that oscar has awsome colour and pattern
KHWargamer 1 year ago
ah okay sir copy thanks for your reply yes hikari feeds are the best cause feeder fishes is dangerous to deaceases
mikevvelez 1 year ago
WOW i got a bala shark, red tip shark, cat fish and a oscar all for free last night!
xxJ4V1xx 1 year ago
i have a 4'' tiger oscar and 3'' albino.. all i have is a 55 gallon tank ima move them to.. wat type of filter do u reccomend?
1SApOTRes 1 year ago
Oscars are my favorite of all fish, they have alot of character and entertaining to watch.
ash41712 1 year ago
how big is it now?
mikeymul987 1 year ago
@mikeymul987 Approx 13.5 Inches and chunky with it
s4dana4 1 year ago
very nice fish nice color is he or she alive yet ?
mikevvelez 1 year ago
@mikevvelez Yeah, still going strong. I did upload a more recent vid but it wasn't getting many views so I binned it.
s4dana4 1 year ago
Can they live with a black ghost knfe fish?
Pimpinhoesforlife 1 year ago
@Pimpinhoesforlife you could try but i keep a good eye on. but if they are really mean i wouldnt i had a Dinosaur Bichir and right when i put it in there they tryed to eat him.but you can try
CrazyFishFreak 1 year ago
@Pimpinhoesforlife The answer is yes, but make sure your tank will be big enough to accomodate two fish that can get very big. The Ghost will need plenty of hiding spaces and top water quality is really important as the Ghost is a scaleless fish and therefore stress due to poor water quality or bullying etc will result in increased chances of parasitic infestations such as ich/whitespot etc. Hope this helps.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 well thanks man
Pimpinhoesforlife 1 year ago
@s4dana4 i'm not sure, my knife killed my oscar, it sucks because my knife is so fucking boring!!
8maxthemax8 1 year ago
@Pimpinhoesforlife
NO. Bad response from s4dana4. A ghost cannot defend against an Oscar. Oscar's are food aggressive and ghosts are very shy. Yes a ghost grows large, but they CANNOT live with an Oscar. Great looking tiger s4 but comon. at leas give some decent advice.
ReMz10184 1 year ago
@ReMz10184 All my advice is decent and gained from years of keeping fish. You'll notice I mentioned tank size and as long as that is big enough the Oscar wont feel it has to be either food or territory aggressive, couple this to the hiding places and I still stand by what I said: An Oscar and a Ghost can live together. I have another tank with a Green Terror, Senegal Bichir and a whole host of fish that you would never expect to co-exist peacefully, thx to a large tank with hiding areas it works
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 for the average fish keeper that would be a disaster. keep in mind both you and i have extensive experience. a ghost knife should not be kept with an oscar. I have first hand experience with this going very poorly. there are always exception.
ReMz10184 1 year ago
How big is the tank
TheSapple 1 year ago
@TheSapple It's a Juwel Rio 240 UK litres, which is approx 62 US gallons.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 really a neat and cool tank ...but is this a copper or a tiger oscar?
racingthrottle5843 1 year ago
What ya feed him man?
iJacksFishTanks 1 year ago
@iJacksFishTanks Quality pellet foods such as the Hikari varieties: Gold, Bio-Gold, Staple etc mixed with frozen cubes such as mussels, beef heart and cichlid mix plus nice chunky earthworms every so often.
s4dana4 1 year ago
how long did it take for ur sexy oscar to grow that big?
Kikyo361 1 year ago
Stunning fish, dude.
bman0341 1 year ago
REALLY beautiful fish you have there.
MetallicaMan16 1 year ago
georgous fish!
melissapitmom 1 year ago
@melissapitmom Thanx for the comment - appreciated.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 is this beautiful eating machine still alive?
zachn11 1 year ago
@zachn11 Yep still alive and still beautiful. I did upload a more recent vid but due to lack of interest I removed it - praps I should have given it a bit longer.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@adkraptor Dudes, chillax! What's up with the language. It's a fish video. OMgosh, Y'all need to simmer down!
starstella92 1 year ago
@adkraptor Before slagging people off m8, check your spelling, because you've just made yourself look like the world's biggest RETART...oops sorry: RETARD!!
s4dana4 1 year ago
@adkraptor dumb sunbitch - would that relate to a intellectually challenged female who likes to spend all day on the beach? Whereas "Dumb Son Of A Bitch" relates to you.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@adkraptor M8! not only are you not a fish expert, but you're also severly lacking in the expertise department when it comes to stringing a coherent sentence together.
s4dana4 1 year ago
How do i bring out the colors in my tiger oscar. Every other week i change his water. Worms twice a week and pellets or flake the rest. he just has orange spots but they dont connect and they are small.
pitbull0592 1 year ago
@pitbull0592 Hi again m8. Firstly how old is your Oscar, because their markings will change dramatically as they mature? Next I'd forget the flake food and concentrate on the pellets, make sure you go for a quality pellet such as the Hikari brands(cichlid gold, bio-gold, staple etc), get em off ebay if you can't get em locally, they really are the best feedstuff for enhancing colours and lastly move to weekly water changes - if your O's an adult. Clean fresh water = Healthy happy Oscar. :0)
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 okay i have him on worms, hikari gold and staple and cut fish meat. he's about 2 inches and a month old sic ei had him atleast from petco. I'll try to make the once a week water change thaanks also
pitbull0592 1 year ago
@orangefruit905 He's about 13.5 inches now.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 hey i have 3 baby oscar fish 2 of them aare always light in color,i dont know whats the reson pleaz guide,one of them is dark black looks great,all are active swim around and hungry like all oscars...lol
vespilodegodfather 1 year ago
@vespilodegodfather Hi! No need to worry. Colour changes usually indicate how your O's are feeling. Pale/light in colour means stressed or anxious, whereas dark colouring relates to anger - does the darker one pick on or bully the other two Oscar's? It could just be because they're still settling into their new environment and getting used to you. What I will say is: make sure you've got a big tank or plans to get a big tank to house three adult O's. Hope everything goes ok.
s4dana4 1 year ago
hes ugly i have a tiger a red tiger and an albino tiger all are way more fabulous then urs
michaelboulder1 1 year ago
@michaelboulder1 Hey! you're one negative voice out of hundreds, but you're entitled to your opinion. While we're on the subject of ugly, have you looked in the mirror recently...better not or you'll end up with seven years bad luck. It was enough of a trauma for your parents when you were born...the doctor turned you over looked at your ass and told your mum and dad , they had twins. Oh and btw what are you doing for stunt double work, now the Shrek films have finished?
I'm here all week LOL!
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 dang u took him out he aint gone be talkin smack for a while lol
pitbull0592 1 year ago
@pitbull0592 Yeah LOL!! I was actually hoping for a response, so I could bring out the big guns on him
s4dana4 1 year ago
is that a fluval filter?
KingCharlieCKCS 1 year ago
@KingCharlieCKCS Yeah Fluval 405 external, coupled with Juwels internal filter system. Some people slag off the Fluvals, but I like em. Just replaced my external, first one lasted me about 5 years - not bad imo
s4dana4 1 year ago
and omfg u idiot.. theres no air pumps. that fish is dead everybody......
derekh1214 1 year ago
@derekh1214 Why is it dead?
plecomeko 1 year ago
@derekh1214 OMFG u knobber - do you actually think that air pumps have any benefit whatsoever in oxygenating the water? If you do then your more than a retard, than your stupid comment leads me to believe you are. Air pumps are for making pretty bubbles...NO MORE...and he aint dead yet after 6 years or showing any signs of popping off in the near future.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 actually the air bubbles do help. the amount of oxygen in the water depends on the surface area of the water. having bubbles increases the surface area of the water allowing more oxygen to dissolve into it.
mgsg50 1 year ago
@mgsg50 Soz m8 but got to partially disagree. The bubbles do nothing. The length of time the bubbles take to reach the surface is insuffiecient to diffuse oxygen into the surrounding water. An airstones function(other than pretty bubbles), is to disturb the water surface, causing ripples that increase the area of water in direct contact with the air, it is only then that a neglible amount of oxygen exchange takes place. I only lost my rag with the other guy, because of his crap comment.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 yeah thats what i meant by that. the oxygen doesnt diffuse while its in the bubble but when the bubbles join at the surface its creates so much more area. in both of my tanks about half of the water surface is actually i foamy bubbleness and ive never had a problem with fish gasping or becoming sick due to lack of oxygen. but yes you can get by without it unlike this derekh douche says
mgsg50 1 year ago
dude that fish is a beast, u should be proud.
derekh1214 1 year ago
he is a beautiful oscar
5678jono 1 year ago
Meine Oscars waren 52 Cm GRoß, die Roten nur 40 cm.....aber das geilste was man haben kann.......sind jetzt im Zoo
zappo74 1 year ago
Beautiful Oscar
hardgsa 1 year ago
Beautiful oscar
hardgsa 1 year ago
whats up with the gay music
fingerboarder329 1 year ago
@fingerboarder329 What's up with the gay comment?
s4dana4 1 year ago 8
@s4dana4 lol i was jk ok
fingerboarder329 1 year ago
@fingerboarder329 No probs m8! Call it anything but gay.
s4dana4 1 year ago
very nice oscar
Lurk1ngLurk3r 1 year ago
do you think a approximately 4 inch oscar get along with two 4-5 inch malawi cichlids and a few 2 inch malawi cichlids
TheSportsman99 1 year ago
@TheSportsman99 I wouldn't recommend it. You need to make a decision whether to go with an Oscar set up or a Malawi one. Once the Oscar reaches maturity, he'll either snack on the malawi's or bully them to death. Add to this the different water conditions required: Oscars - more acidic soft water, while Malawi cichlids thrive in harder, alkaline water conditions. Concentrate on the Oscar, it'll be more rewarding in the long run.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 Thanks but already got the malawi cichlids,theyre cool but shy .the cool thing about oscars they are not shy at all
TheSportsman99 1 year ago
@s4dana4 ur dick,,malawis will b far more rewarding than boring oscars, not to mention the smell of them.
MrBigdave111 1 year ago
@MrBigdave111 m8, if I'd of wanted to listen to an ass hole, I would've farted.
s4dana4 1 year ago
Beautiful fish. Shite music.
Danomite8 1 year ago
@Danomite8 Thx for the first bit of the comment and your entitled to your opinion about the music...couldn't get the jaws theme tune.
s4dana4 1 year ago
wow he is preaty
hihaaf3 1 year ago
@hihaaf3 Thx!! He sure is.
s4dana4 1 year ago
how big is he?
the4blueturtles 1 year ago
@the4blueturtles About 13.5 inches
s4dana4 1 year ago
how big should a tank be fo an albino tiger oscar and a normal tiger oscar
Stunning fish btw
the4blueturtles 1 year ago
@the4blueturtles General rule of thumb is approx 50 US gallons per Oscar, so your looking at a 100 gallon tank for two O's. Add some dither fish such as Silver Dollars and a nice Synodontis catfish and it wont look so empty. You could try a 75 gallon for two O's as long as you've got great filtration and are prepared to do two water changes a week, one of them being at least a 75% change.
Hope this helps and thx for the comment.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 thanks
the4blueturtles 1 year ago
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He looks good, very colorful.
two45triox 1 year ago
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Jacob2copeland 1 year ago
cool oscar terrible music..
Daniel3345 1 year ago
beautiful fish. I really prefer these to the albino ones, just my personal preference. I would love to have one of these but I do not have a big enough tank and really do not want to play the game of buying progressively larger tanks.
lola26granola 1 year ago
@lola26granola Thx for the comment. Some albino Oscars are awesome, but I'm with you on prefering the Tiger O's. Just buy a 55 gallon tank and just have one Oscar in it. With a good tank maintenance regime and a healthy diet, your Oscar will thrive...no need to keep getting bigger tanks, unless you want to get more O's.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@s4dana4 I do have a 55, but it is occupied and I do enjoy the fish in it right now, but since the tank is not going anywhere it is something I will keep in mind for the future :) besides who knows, a few years from now I might be in a position to have a big tank full of these great fish! after i've paid off my student loans of course ;)
lola26granola 1 year ago
@lola26granola I've been told that a fish will never outgrow it's tank. If you buy a little tiger oscar for a little tank(not too small) it will be a dwarf oscar
zeshleman 1 year ago
@lola26granola I retract my statement after being told that oscar fish keep growing unlike other fish( although i am not certain as I am no expert)
zeshleman 1 year ago
@zeshleman I have heard that too about all the south american cichlids, but I would not want to put a fish in a tank that would limit its growth since when fish get stunted by being put in a small tank it shortens their life, not just their size.
lola26granola 1 year ago
nice oscar man check out my vids!
SACAcichlids 1 year ago
Awesome Fish, Awesome song!
phazon1029 1 year ago
do some oscars not get as big as others? i have a red tiger oscar that is only about 6-7 inches long and hes been that size for a few months. And its not because of the tank size, hes in a 55 gallon tank with a few other smaller fish. very UNcrowded tank
r0cd0x 1 year ago
Damn, that's a real beaut. I work selling tropical fish so I know a lot about them, but all my money goes to drum stuff so I can't keep them! Think by the end of the year I'll have all the drum stuff I need (apart from breakables like sticks), I just wanna get a massive tank and raise either an oscar or some plecs from tiny to HUGE. Would love to keep silver dollars sometime too...
Mp5Drummer 1 year ago
Good looking Oscar!
DocKro23 1 year ago
Very Nice fish man
jetmoto120 1 year ago
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Tiger420Oscar 1 year ago
@21kazama Didn't have the theme from Jaws and I like it anyway. Sorry it's not to your taste - hit the mute button :0)
s4dana4 1 year ago 2
@s4dana4 lol exactly what I did =) AWSOME oscar, how old is it?
markhogsvagen 1 year ago
I've got a 85 Gal Chiclid Tank, There are about 5 pairs of African Ciclids which are all about 3 inchs each, What i would like to know is if I can have a Pair of Oscar in there which are about 5 inchs. Would the Oscar harm the cichlids or will the Chiclids Nip the fins of the Oscars considering that Oscar move Slowly.
donbosco225 1 year ago
@donbosco225 Not good news I'm afraid. Once everything reaches maturity then your tank is going to be overstocked. Imo best to sort it now before it's too late. Keep your O's, lose the African Cichlids(different water conditions anyway) and introduce some Silver Dollars or other type of dither fish to compliment the Oscars. Good luck
s4dana4 1 year ago
such vibrant colors
OmgLowBattery 1 year ago
@OmgLowBattery Thanks.
s4dana4 1 year ago
is it possible to have an oscar in a 42 gallon tank
ripstickcamp 1 year ago
@ripstickcamp It's pushing it, but if your willing to do heavy water changes twice a week, you may be successful. In the interest of the fish though, go for the biggest tank money or space allows.
s4dana4 1 year ago
@ripstickcamp i have a 3 inch oscar in a 20 gallon? i dont see why not, until he gets bigger then yeah unless you wanna fuck him over.
IGotsPhat 1 year ago
Best looking Oscar I have ever seen!
jmowryg 1 year ago
I just got my first fish,a albino oscar. he is about 2 in. long, I saved him from the tanks at wal-mart.Wow your fish is awsome!!He is a good looking fish! any tips for me to give mine a happy long life??
carbonpoly 1 year ago
@carbonpoly Soz it's taken so long to reply.
Nice size tank, Nice size weekly water changes, Healthy diet (no feeder fish) and good filtration - Easy as that....I wish!
Good luck
s4dana4 1 year ago
i have a great looking oscar ill have to put some vids up
ken8554138 1 year ago
i had one that lived to be 14 years old
911constitution 1 year ago
can someon please tell me why my oscar sits in the corner when the light is on but when i turn it off he is off and swimming around... please help.
Gamble20fo 1 year ago
@Gamble20fo If it's a new juvenile Oscar then this is completely normal behaviour, while he get's used to his new surroundings.
Just take things slowly and be patient. Turn the light on add a bit of food and leave the room. Do this for short periods and your O will soon realise your not a threat but his source of food.
s4dana4 1 year ago
awesome coloring! how long do these species live for?
cmanclan101 1 year ago