Oscar Cichlid Care - What You Need to Know

[@TazawaTanks]

If you want to learn more about Oscars, check out my playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLQfZ4SsSis1OOaOrPK9p3nNMLiODBcwlg

[@jasonschmisek1131]

As a African keeper do u really like Oscar's? Do u think its worth keeping them ? I love them! Just wondering how u really fell about them. Like more of what u think the down side to keeping them or something hit me back

[@TazawaTanks]

Jason Schmisek I love keeping Oscar cichlids. Their personality and look is something I really like. If you have different tanks and can keep both, I would highly recommend it!

[@jasonschmisek1131]

@@TazawaTanks i got 9 tanks but no real big ones. Someday i will get a Oscar for sure thanks

[@samikpal5585]

I have a tank of size- 4ft×1.5ft×2ft. Can I keep two oscars for their whole lifetime??

[@TazawaTanks]

Samik Pal That’s not ideal for two.

[@corneliousthebun5256]

My mom used to have an Oscar, and every time my dad would walk in the room he would play dead and sink to the bottom of the tank. When he left the Oscar was just fine. It just really didn’t like my dad.

[@want.to.b3.gamer670]

Sounds like my dog lmao

[@lizxu322]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LittleIvyJo]

I just got one and it really likes me lol😂 it'll come to the glass and flow me around

[@ledaryltoney6583]

That fish room is awesome bro. You did a gr8 job on it!

[@firdj]

This is guy is the most talkative oscar keeper I've seen on KZbin. I've never seen someone talk so much about Oscars. I've always wanted to keep them but still don't have the space for it. Thanks for all the info dude. Taking notes until I have the space for it.

[@TazawaTanks]

Lol! Yeah, I do talk a lot! Hahahaha!

[@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985]

I want to get an oscar sometimes, i really like lemon oscars, i thinks oscars are cool because they look like groupers

[@bailywhiting5207]

Just got two oscars myself and this video has helped me loads keep up the great work

[@shadowfangirl134]

I just recently got two oscars and I only have a 10 gallon tank for since it was a hand me down, but I am planning on buying them a bigger tank, I don’t want to keep them too cramped in there. This video helps a lot thank you dude, I can actually use this as a first time Oscar owner!

[@drippymontana6827]

Get at least a 40 breeder. Or if you can’t get at least a 29 gallon

[@micahbednarczyk7597]

Neither that’s terrible

[@denikawebb1712]

If you have 2 Oscar's you want about 125 gallons to house them properly. But you could probly get a way with a 75 with no decor other then sand or rocks. if you can't find anything else.

[@PrinceBallytv]

how are your oscars now? its been three years

[@VinylFrontier81]

just got my 1st tiger oscar, called him pablo oscarbar ffs lol

[@keithmcgee1253]

Great information, I have seven Oscars now, 3-Albinos, 3-Lemons & 1-Red

[@ameliej6690]

ugh, I cant wait until I have the space for one of these guys!!! beautiful fish!

[@kirstenpatel]

Just bought a 6ft x 2ft x 2ft 150. It's for my turtle and Amazon fish ecosystem. I'm in LOVE with the Oscar fish! So already planning on another tank the same size for some Oscar fishes! Really can't wait, but it's going to take at least 9 months I think. Doing lots of research, and videos like yours, so thank you very much for the information! 😃

[@dramadongenganakbarbie7208]

I have a Oscar

[@dragonboybriggs7319]

I Wish I had an oscar

[@andrewcastaneda2023]

Me too

[@angelanooren2085]

I have 2

[@byelovers]

me too!!

[@jerrythewendigo6676]

No

[@caewalker9276]

I love that you kept the Murphy tag on your hat, I would too. Thanks for the great advice.

[@madfishdiva]

I love the new names. Go for it. I’m glad you are hitting on this topic as they are so tiny when you see them in the LFS.

[@AdrianMartinez-xp4so]

You went over so much information. Very helpful, thank you!!

[@danielwinkler3029]

I have a 140 gallon tank and 3 Lemon Oscar and they are awsome

[@marissamceldowney4733]

Where did you find a lemon Oscar at? I've been looking everywhere but can't find one

[@hannahmorris4357]

@@marissamceldowney4733 online fish stores

[@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985]

Ebony and ivory, i hope they live together in perfect harmony!

[@TazawaTanks]

🎶🎶🎶 🎹

[@janiceancar2216]

Awesome names

[@yashvardhandixit3289]

I've been keeping Oscars for more than 10 years now ...from getting 2 albino oscars...breeding them ...keeping 2 of their fries ...I've learnt a lot ...and I know ... this man speaks truth and facts

[@patrickhutchings6926]

I got 2 albinos oscar de la hoya and swim shady. They share a tank with a common pleco named Charlie daniels.

[@alexalbertson8174]

thanks this helped a lot I just got 2 oscars to go with my arowana and common pleco in my 400 gallon tank they are very happy in there home.

[@vampgaia]

Remember the song "Ebony and Ivory"? I'm singing it in my head right now. LOL. Anyway... my Oscars, Ricky and Lucy, started out in a 10 gallon, then moved to a 20 gallon long, then to a 50 gallon, and finally to their forever home - a 120 gallon. No tank mates at the moment, but I am thinking of adding my larger species pleco or my senigal bichars when they get bigger. Not sure if that will work or not.

[@awesomeguy3982]

Ginger Graves ebony means something different now

[@Thirsty4Thirst]

I get the reference and I love it

[@litoloco4fish]

Great video brother Zenzo!!! A lot of good , solid information!! Your enthusiasm is contagious

[@Crystalspets]

I love the difference types Oscars fish tank very awesome video 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@nickcampbell7198]

My Oscar is also named Felix, I've had him for 4 years now. He's been in a 55 gallon the whole time. He's doing well, his tank mates are a red devil, I think is a female and a jack Dempsey, Felix is the biggest at 10"and they seem to get along well with each other. I'm looking to upgrade to a 75 soon.

[@markmalherbe3639]

Mine also named felix😂

[@nate9626]

Hey I know it’s a year ago but would love to know where there at now and what tank ya got etc!

[@ronderfulaquariums2978]

I like ebony and ivory and you are right the kiddos wouldn’t even get the reasoning or the referencing of some of the other GREAT SUGGESTIONS

[@MRFLIP]

I'm absolutely in love with this channel. I just got a baby oscar. Less then 1in. Currently in a 50gal tank. I do have a 160gal tank which he will be in once he grows a bit. Question. Can you send me a video on your feeding habits and foods and tank cleaning routine. Ty

[@wilsonallen7831]

Zenzo Tazawa! Black Belt from Dan Behl Zenzo! This is Wilson. I love Oscars too. Your doing AWESOME bro. Great to see you healthy and passionate. Tell Dan I said hi. Good to see you bro. Many blessings.

[@beatlesean9625]

Ebony & Ivory living in perfect harmony Great names

[@BUDRS]

My little juvenile oscar seems to really like the pleco disks I drop in for my snail's

[@aarongood8630]

Just got 2 new small oscars, i have them growing out in a 75 hex tank, but have a 225 to move them into when i have the set up complete

[@ryanohara6550]

I just got a 150 gal that's only 4 feet long and 2 feet wide front to back. Would you think 2 Oscars should be good in there?

[@Tackleberry657]

Great advice on Oscars..

[@pennydorne4319]

Found a 75 with a few, would like to take them in and rehome them, i can't keep them myself but, im glad i watched this so if i end up getting them i know how to care for them

[@blakemcclurkin4842]

How often do you do water changes on your 75 gallon Oscar tank and how big?

[@dubai_rider]

Hi, I bought an Oscar which is amazing, and introduced him to my 2 other oscars which are smaller, but he is quite a bully, would he calm down and integrate?

[@codyhelms8572]

I keep my two in a 125 with a nice driftwood piece and a bare bottom.they are happy and healthy in there I feel.

[@nictennick1650]

I got a Longfin Oscar a week ago, I named him Tony :)

[@sharronmiller451]

Love their names!!

[@hannahmorris4357]

Great start video thank you

[@primordial7486]

Very informative and insightful ! ✨

[@davidolsen3209]

Great video thank you

[@ashleypedigo3525]

I love Mer tough and riggs!

[@karenwilliam9207]

Really love oscar! Greet from Malaysia✔

[@ethancropp600]

I just got 2 albino and 1 tiger Oscars, I named them Meyer, de la hoya and the grouchy.

[@AlphaOmegaKnight77658]

My birthday is coming up and I just really hope my mom let's me get an oscar. They seem like very sweet fish. She wouldn't mind me getting a fish at all, it's just the tanks size that's the problem lol. I do have enough space in my bedroom though.

[@Thirsty4Thirst]

Bro they're like water puppies

[@zaneislandd4650]

Would like to get oscars but i have space for 125 gallon (450liter). Fish stores in finland say it is absolute mininum to have 150 gallon for oscar..

[@animeohayo78664]

I m getting 2 Oscars 4 Inch long in 2 feet tank and they will grow till 6.5 inch and after that they will stop growing up.

[@Spingus33]

I'm thinking about getting an Oscar when the smaller fish in my Aquarium dies, I have a 75 gallon tank but could transfer him to a 100 gallon if I ever want to get two of them. My dad used to have one, and he was very social and funny. Might get one this weekend.

[@shamekabyrd4719]

I recently bought two Oscar’s they are in a 10 gal recently bought a 55 gal how long will it take for me to move them to the 55 gal

[@AriSubie22b]

75 gallon is a good start for an aquarium 😊

[@nicolassalcedo5496]

Not looking for a fight but I have seen a Oscar kept pretty well in a 40 gallon breeder vs a 50/55 gallon aquarium. The 40 having over filtration and minimal decor for extra swimming space. Maintained with spot cleans and multiple weekly water changes to keep water parameters at acceptable levels. The 40 gallon breeder’s width is 18 inches vs some 50/55 gallons being way too narrow with around 12-14 inches in width. Personally being in the hobby for years now, I would say a 60 gallon breeder is the smallest you should go based off of width/turnaround space for your Oscar and bioload not a 50/55.

[@TazawaTanks]

I’ve kept Oscars in 40s before. The issue that I’ve had was when they became full grown (10+ inches). While it can work, it’s a bit cramped. That’s why I always recommend 75 and up. This offers the 18” front-to-back space that you mentioned. Thanks for sharing…nothing to fight about. 🙂

[@nicolassalcedo5496]

Definitely and I love your detailed videos. New subscriber for sure 👍🏽

[@Symplectics]

I have a 75 and I’m getting 3 Oscar’s. They are babies now. How long can I keep them in a 75 before I get a 125?

[@HaYNFishKeeper]

Nice Video braddah It came perfect timing 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽

[@bigheadpitbull]

I’m having a difficult time trying to find a tank that is 210 gallons aquarium Fish tank can you point me in to the right direction. I need more options. I would greatly appreciate it.

[@kpNov23]

Ebony and ivory are adequate but are not really pet names and liked the movie references better.

[@undreiscool]

What's your typical filtration for your Oscars

[@blakemcclurkin4842]

In your opinion how much filtration should you have for 1 Oscar in a 75 gallon and how often should water changes be done?

[@TazawaTanks]

I’m my opinion, it can be as simple as a larger sponge filter or a medium sized hang-on-back for a single Oscar in a 75. I’d probably do a partial water change every 10-12 days on average, depending on the water parameters.

[@Pukemade]

When I got mine I was so excited when I raised it they was about that big at yours at the start of your video I had a tiger Oscar and a albino tiger Oscar they was always swimming together the albino one was the smaller runt so one day I’m looking at my fish tank and then the tiger Oscar just bites a hole in the albino Oscar and it dies

[@beccagabaldon6429]

Are these your tanks personally

[@Barpita]

Love those names!!!!how cute

[@everythinganimals7968]

Hi, love your advice!! I want to ask you a question, can I keep my Oscar fish alone with other species of fish (with only one Oscar)

[@TazawaTanks]

Yes, absolutely

[@bjordimullalli5950]

Is a 60-75 good for one oscar^_^

[@akshaypramodpai7736]

Ebony and Ivory are Gun names of Devil may cry series protagonist Dante. Awesome video btw

[@kurtkawachi960]

Thank you for help I help at Jordyns Pets and Plants I thinking of get a Oscar

[@soubhik52]

Please help me understand, i have a 3.5ftx1.5ftx1.5ft tank how many oscars can i school in it

[@rathansherigar4527]

I am in Mumbai and the climate here is not cold, except 2 months a year. I dont use heater on the tank because I am worried a malfunction one day will cost me dearly. Had no problem till now, but would they be healthier on a heater?

[@aquagirltalks479]

Thanks

[@hannahallen1183]

I have two baby oscars I’ve had for about two weeks but my white one acts like he can’t see on one eye and he’s stopped eating the feeder guppies but the other is eat like normal is there anything I need to do for the other

[@dubai_rider]

And what kind of rocks do they like

[@janiceancar2216]

I have the same two fish. I name them Cheech and Chong .

[@deegibbs3471]

thx enjoyed how many times a day I should feed my 2 baby albino oscars

[@JamesMason-q5y]

Brilliant

[@MRFLIP]

Will they eat red worms that we buy to fish with?

[@rahuls8764]

How do you get Oscars to coexist in the same tank... mine started to fight and had to separate them

[@one_point21_gigawatts]

If the tank is too small they may fight- but they become more peaceful as they age.

[@rahuls8764]

@Joshua Page two 3 inch oscars in one 75 gallon and they still fight. I will be moving one to another 75 gallon once they grow larger, but would have liked them to coexist in the meantime

[@DawnMichele]

Hello!!! GREAT info on the Oscar!!! I have one!!! AMAZING fish!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TazawaTanks]

Dawn Michele Hello! I’m glad you enjoyed this video. I’ll try to stop by your channel to check out your Oscar.

[@TazawaTanks]

Are you following me on Instagram? More Oscar photos there. @Tazawa_Tanks

[@DawnMichele]

@@TazawaTanks Hello!!! Looking forward to more of your Oscar videos!!!

[@michaelavail3554]

Would a 60 gallon be ok? for just one oscar?

[@JenniLyn81]

How about Cory & Dorkula 😀

[@oscarkiller6893]

Hey tazawa love you videos and information bro! I have a question i have an oscar in a 75 gallon by himself, i wanna get a 125 like yours.if i put 3 Oscar's in a 125 can i put other big fish in there? Or just the 3 Oscar's in the 125?

[@TazawaTanks]

I wouldn’t put other big fish in there. Maybe just a couple of catfish or plecos.

[@oscarkiller6893]

@@TazawaTanks o okay cool thanks!

[@beccagabaldon6429]

I have a 250 gallon with my kois my 80 gallon Oscar tank and a 70 gallon turtle tank a 30 gallon chil tank and a 40 gallon Molly tank and 2 betta tanks

[@bwortham1987]

Will it be safe to add a few juvenile Oscars to a tank with a 10-12" Oscar? I'm in the process of building a 1200 gallon plywood aquarium 48x48x120 bare bottom. I want to add a few more Oscars but I dont know if he (Jackson) will eat the smaller ones

[@TazawaTanks]

I added mine with a 10" oscar when they were probably about 4-5"

[@mqtb_ph9226]

Will you recommend 2 Oscar on a 4x2x2 tank?thanks

[@EverythingAvron]

Out of curiosity does the “inch per gallon” rule not apply for Oscars? reason I ask is I have a 125 gallon and with the inch per gallon rule I could put 8 assuming they grew to 15” each? I have 6 in there now but they are still young

[@TazawaTanks]

The inch per gallon rule is actually bad advice given by many chain pet stores. For some fish it can work. For example, ten 1” tetras in a 10 gallon aquarium could possibly work (proper filtration, plants, etc.). However, you cannot put a 10” Oscar in a 10 gallon tank, or 8 of them in a 125 as you are suggesting. In fact, when yours grow larger, 6 will be 3-4 too many in your 125. You may have to give away or sell some of them, or get a second tank for the others.

[@EverythingAvron]

@@TazawaTanks thank you for the quick reply!! So if I went up a little bit more to a 150gal how many oscars would you recommend?

[@TazawaTanks]

@@EverythingAvron still only around 3, because it’s the same length and width, just taller. It really depends on the fish behavior more than the water quality issue. If they become aggressive, you could have issues. A 180 is 72x24 (length width), so you may be able to have 4 or so. A 240 is 8’ long, so you may be able to have all of them if they don’t fight. Doubtful though. It can be done, just not easily.

[@EverythingAvron]

@@TazawaTanks thanks again for the advice. Will take into consideration! Maybe when they get bigger I’ll get my big big tank!

[@BigCityBettas]

Quite the coincidence! I was just given three half dead baby oscars that were being murdered by some jack dempsey's in Petco. This was very well done! Great info and advice :)

[@JenniLyn81]

Wow good luck with them. Nice to see people who care about the fish

[@Baby_Kay_Kay]

How often do you feed your Oscar?

[@FISH-TAILS-q1t]

I have a tiger and an albino Oscar. I named them “White Doug/ Black Doug” from the movie Hangover only because I thought that was funny but I have no idea what gender they are. 😊

[@karladiwa4406]

Hi! My Oscar is acting weird. It was swimming faster inside the tank just round and round aggressively and now the lips has a cut. Why do you think it was acting like that?

[@sharkbit61]

Great vid and timely for me. Consider Jetsam and Flotsam.

[@c6rps]

Thanks so much 👍

[@summersands8105]

Not feeling it for Ebony and Ivory. Loved the movie references though. They made me laugh and remember some good times. I think you should call the albino Lennon and the dark one Hendrix.

[@titadrose]

hi sir.what is the size of your tank for your oscars?

[@Baby_Kay_Kay]

Do you think they will be ok with red jewel cichlids? I might inherit two that are 5 inches They said. I have a 55 with a few red jewels. I want to get a 125 but not soon.

[@stevemacdonald2303]

I got two albino oscars in a 80gal

[@maddiethewrestler9617]

Can I keep 1 or 2 in a 20 gallon tank for like 2-3 months until I can get a bigger tank?

[@TazawaTanks]

No. Not really, unless they are very small juveniles. They will outgrow a 20 gallon tank in a few weeks. Better to get the bigger tank first.

[@TCS_Aquatics]

How long do you think, in your opinion, you could grow one out in a 55 gallon tank that was well maintained by itself? Would you be able to get a year, maybe slightly more out of that tank before upgrading to a bigger one?

[@TazawaTanks]

I would say until it was around 8-9” long.

[@one_point21_gigawatts]

They sell a new sized 50 gallon which is alot wider than a standard 55 gallon. I think its a good "small Sized" tank for 1 oscar... Freeze dried Krill is alittle pricey but alot more nutritious than freeze dried river shrimp, and it has natural color enchancing properties.

[@leeandmandybattersby5958]

i am thinking of shitting down my reef tank for a oscar the tank is 4ft x 24" x 24" half circle do you think it would be big enough the oscar would be the only fish in the tank

[@andrewspeedyatkinson]

Hi zenzo grate video as always iv got a female flowerhorn and iv just pick up a 75g and she is on her own as she is a bit mean do you no if I could keep an Oscar with her or do you no of any other fish I could put in with her thank keep up the grate work love from the uk 🇬🇧 ps love your new channel

[@TazawaTanks]

Thank you! I would suggest to keep the flowerhorn separate from an Oscar.

[@andrewspeedyatkinson]

Ok thanks zenzo I think I will get a male flowerhorn and try make some babies lol keep up the grate work and thanks for the reply

[@zidzyn6037]

Sir plz reply why my oscar is too much Scary and he's been under the bottom... Not even eating anything. I kept it outside in a fridge box tank and its all alone.... No filter and heater is used....the room temperature here is about 26°c. Plz replay

[@fishitoffishing7984]

Can anyone help my oscar won't eat I bought it about 3 days ago and I've tried everything anyone have ideas or help the water it perfect and I've tried worms,frozen shrimp,pellets and I've done it with both lights on and off and no luck I'm about ready to just return the thing it's Ina 125 gallon 2 it's 6 inches long

[@Killafornia_Bulliez]

I have a oscar around 3-4 inch. I’m getting a arowana and he’s about 5-6 inches, the thing is my oscar isn’t really friendly with other oscar So i’m pretty scared if I should add my arowana in?

[@aesthetically_bound]

If you already have 2 Oscars that dont much get along, I would not introduce any new fish. This could stress them out even further and spike their aggression. If you DO try it, have a back up home and option for the Arowana. Hopefully, you are working with something at least 125g?