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	electric yellows and an oscar?
JokerFish Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 203 Votes: 20 Registered: 05-Feb-2004	Do you think 1 oscar and 6 electric yellows could get along in a 77 gallon tank??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Johnny the Oranda Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 237 Votes: 82 Registered: 01-Mar-2005	Id make sure that the yellows are fully grown and the oscar isnt that big, but i think they prefer diffrent ph if im not mistaken so i dont think its too good of an idea.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	I doubt it. SA and African chichlids do not usually mix. They require different phs. Mumbas like labs are very agressive for their size and an oscar will eat smaller fish. You'll likely have a war between the two fish. Also, I don't think your tank is large enough. Last edited by djtj at 16-Mar-2005 14:01
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
MR_CICHLID Fish Addict Posts: 770 Kudos: 582 Votes: 124 Registered: 12-Aug-2003	NO, No, No. Different fish, from different parts of the world. Way different dietary needs. Different tank set-up, etc. NO, No, No.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	definitely no that is as bad as a guy telling me that a lfs in the area had sold and told a customer it would be okay to stock africans with their discus.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	as others have said this would be a bad idea. the key factors here are the very different dietary requirements and the fact that in just a few months the oscar would be able to swallow the electric yellows.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Cichlid Keeper Big Fish Posts: 368 Kudos: 466 Votes: 304 Registered: 17-Aug-2003	I tend to agree with everyone else. Not really a good ideal. Are you possibly wanting to add some other type of cichlid in with your oscar? You would probably be best trying another SA cichlid like a JD,Red Devil,or a green terror. But also your tank is probably about the miniumn size needed to keep these guys together.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
JokerFish Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 203 Votes: 20 Registered: 05-Feb-2004	Yeah i decided i'll juste be putting the oscar and a JD in there.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
JokerFish Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 203 Votes: 20 Registered: 05-Feb-2004	i know these guys also come from different parts of the world but do u think i could maybe put a Synodontis multipunctatus in my tank?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	nope Those cats grow really slow. Oscars grow much faster. The cat could be easily fit in its mouth after a couple months. Those cat enjoy much harder water than the oscar.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	Well, the cat could work out, if it is much bigger than the oscar when you introduce them. That way, the oscar won't outgrow it. Although I love the way oscars and JDs look together, I think a JD might pick on the oscar. The best bet is to introduce them when they are young. Or, you could buy an oscar that is bigger than the Dempsey.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
stallion81 Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 255 Votes: 143 Registered: 17-Jan-2004	Well an oscar will always outgrow a Multi as they dont exceed 6". Try to find a Syno Angelicus or Decorus at a good size as they both get 8"+. Angelicus are awesome, but may run you a pretty penny at a good size. That would be a perfect tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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