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	Custom tank for OSCARS..55 gallons BUT .19 inchs wide ???OK??
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	I have a custom fish tank that is 55 gallons....BUT is 19 inchs wide My question is would it be okay for an oscar or even two in this tank?? The only problem I ever read about is not enough turning room Some help would be great ANGEL EEL thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Brybenn Mega Fish Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1173 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Mar-2003	id say its ok but ive seen oscars pushing 18" in length with the rite maintence im sure one wood b fine but on here most wood probly disagree may i ask the other dimentions of the tank?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Well I lied lol It's a 56 Gal It is 18" h x 19"w x 38" l =p
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	at full grown size (14-16" an adult oscar would have plenty of turning room, but length-wise the tank wouldn't be much more than twice the fish's body length which is still not good. I recommend no less than 75 gallons, or another tank that is 48" long by 18" wide. I, personally, wouldn't use anything smaller than a 125 for oscars though...but again that's just me.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03


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