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Ok guys i'm considering getting an oscar and it will be put in either a 75 gallon or 100 gallon tank and I have a few questions before I do:

1) If I got a 75 gallon tank, would this be enough to sustain an oscar with a pleco(that I currently have in my 20 gallon tank with some other tetras, gouramis and barbs)?

2) I go on vacation a lot in the summer, would the oscar be able to survive a week with out food?

3) Is there any special filtration system I need for one of these?

4) Will I have any trouble feeding the pleco some fresh veggies if the oscar is in the tank?

Thanks guys

1) Yes

2) Yes, once it's grown. I'd make feeding arrangements for a juvie.

3) Special? Not really, but be sure it's adequate or better. Many good systems to choose from. On my 75 I use a Penguin 350 and an Aquaclear 110. Keep up with your water changes.

4) My O's could hardly care less about veggies. I have no problems getting food to the pleco. My perch & sunfish are a different story.

Welcome to the forum!

im new with oscars can anyone the me how can i tell the differance between a male and a female i have an oscar thats 12 inches and she/he is acting real funny

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