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napower05 Hobbyist Posts: 88 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Oct-2004   | i have 2 jacks and a oscar in my tank it that going to be to croweded? |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02 |     |
nattereri   Mega Fish Posts: 1075 Kudos: 1157 Votes: 39 Registered: 16-Aug-2003  | Yes, one oscar alone wouldn't fit in a 55 gallon, remove the Oscars, and the 2 Jack Dempseys should be fine (unless they are both males). |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02 |  |
Jason_R_S    Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001  | I agree with nat. the 2 jacks should be fine unless they're both males. the oscar will do much better in a 75 gallon cause there's more turning room. they should be ok till the oscar is around 6-8" or so and the jacks around 5-6". then the jacks will start becoming more territorial and may possibly pair off if they're opposite sex. make sure to stay on top of the water changes to ensure proper health cause those 3 fish will put out lots of waste as they get bigger. I'd look to be doing at least 40% water changes weekly. I also hope you have excellent filtration.  |
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