angel vs oscar

xrayjeeper83

Im still setting up a 55 but am debating between getting a group of angels or 2 oscars. Can yall give me some plus and minus's for both. Or will 2 oscars be to big for a 55?

Mikaila31

Heavily and fully stocked with two oscars. You could have a nice community with 2 angels.

xrayjeeper83

So 2 oscars would be pushing it

jeaninel

Yes, I would say 2 Oscars would be pushing it in a 55 gallon. A 120 or 180 gallon would be better for a pair of Oscars. Keep in mind they are very messy cichlids and you would be doing large water changes at least once or twice a week to keep up with them. Also, Oscars can get to 14" each so the 12" width of a 55 would make for tight turning room once they reached full size.

xrayjeeper83

alright well then it looks like angels are the way for me to go. But I can only really get away with 2 in a 55? what if I went only angels?

Mikaila31

You could have lots of young angles if they were you only fish. However you will have issues if 2 pair up and breed as they will go after all the others.

aunt kymmie

Look at these beauties. If I were to have angels I'd definitely want some of these. Blue Neons. Gorgeous, don't you agree? I also really like the Koi angels. Nice fish. Plus, with angels you could have a beautiful planted tank. Oscars would shred any plants you'd put in the tank with them.

xrayjeeper83

im guessing kymmie you ment for some pictures to be in that post?

aunt kymmie

I'm such a dork!

Angel fry again

xrayjeeper83

ya I really do like that blue one.

Whats the easiest way to tell males from female. That way when i get 2 ill get one of each