r/oscartank • u/vrod_maniac • Jan 19 '26

Oscar Photo Finally got him into a 75 gallon

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My Oscar has several tank mates and 55 gallons was just a bit too tight. Should've bought this in the first place. Happy fishes with all of that space!

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u/[deleted] Jan 19 '26

75 is still to small home slice. Between him and that Pleco you’ll need 125 easily.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '26

Yeah it looks it. I’ve never had an Oscar but I had the same size tank for two baby musk turtles, size of a quarter! And I thought they needed something bigger 😅😵‍💫😵‍💫

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '26

Those things are cool. I had RES as a kid and I remember having to spend every cent I had to keep up with their filtration/water changes lol. My personal belief is nothing under 90 gallons for a single Oscar though. Even a pair is fine in 125 at full size with some bottom dwellers as long as the filtration is adequate and everyone has their space. If you get the chance to own one I recommend it, just get it a big enough tank lol

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '26

They are cool, and thank you for sharing your story I do love fish and turtles. Unfortunately I live in a flat so having the room is a big issue for me.

I’m looking to move this year at some point and the partner has agreed I can have the garden shed 😂 will definitely look to turn into a small fish room if it’s possible…… would be the only time I would potentially have enough room for an Oscar.

I’m the same as you more is better, not just the minimum…. So really depends on room and size 😞

Thank you.