Oscar Breeding and Care

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Here are some species profiles of fish we have kept with Oscars. Might be worth a look! Geophagus tapajos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TafGycnJKXgK8 Geophagus steindachneri: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5e5qWCKhKiWla8 Jewel Cichlid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4vQdISZlNSMb7s Red Tail Shark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6sgpKmatRnedU Bala Shark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJW1iZSiq5KLoKM Severum: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-4e36DndeSpLc Bristlenose Plecos (only full grown): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIPXkKeghLCMbpY Chinese Algae Eater (Full Grown): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6CuYoSJr9iCq68

[@abrahamvaladez1801]

Finally a Oscar care video where someone knows what it’s like to own them

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! We love them😀

[@davidolsen3209]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics could you do an update on your Oscar fish tank. Are they still in the 125. Or did you have to move them up to the 180

[@stargod3064]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics hello, I have 2 Oscar’s that are 3 inches. When I first introduced them to each other they locked lips and circled each other for a few minutes, But after that they follow each other everywhere and kinda rub on each other in a peaceful way as they swim around. Do you think I have a male & female or is this common for 2 males to show this behavior?

[@matthorvath7562]

This is one of the few KZbin Videos that actually give proper information 👍

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you watching!

[@josephmontgomery4320]

Spot on for the feeding . My oscars are EXTREMELY messy eaters. Had some Betta pellets and just tried it and they ate damn near all of it. Thank you sir

[@MickyTubbs1985]

This is a tremendous in-depth, informative video that gives "pause" for reflection as to whether one has within ones' self " the where-with-all " to properly address ALL ASPECTS OF HAVING TO CARE FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES. Kudos to you sir !!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@georgesfishtanksandmore595]

My black tiger Oscar was in a tank with a green terror, jaguar and Jack Dempsey and he was king of the tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Wow. That's cool it worked out that way. I have found once the Jack's or Green Terrors start ruling a tank they can be rough!

[@matthorvath7562]

You got lucky lol

[@cjim3902]

My jack ruled the tank I had to move him lol

[@Apollo-407]

Love this, as for live plants, Amazon swords have worked for me also Madagascar lace Works,

[@MELODYMUNRO]

Other good companions: chocolate cichlid, festivum and best live food: earthworms - they love them and they make no mess.

[@johnmarks227]

my Oscars didn't like them. they liked the pellets better

[@sherrysfishroom6597]

I did not know much about these fish except for big and aggressive. Thank you so much for the information. These fish get to big for me to handle. So I will need to enjoy yours. They are beauties.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I find myself doing the same thing with other fish kept by KZbinrs as well. : -)

[@ricklodestein1101]

Bought mine Christmas 2021. It's now bigger than my hand. What a personality it has. Very awesome fish. As for aggressiveness; Mine just aggressively eats. Very powerful fish.

[@davidolsen3209]

Great video. If possible could you do an update with them

[@jonathancasy607]

I have a 75 gallon with a tiger oscar, jack Dempsey, firemouth, convict, green terror and a jewel I got them all around 2 inches they r between 4-5 inches now yes as they get bigger they will go into a bigger tank or their own tanks but the most aggressive fish in the tank was the jewel cichlidmoved it to a 30 gallon with a polleni and a dividers untill I can get another tank

[@MakoyUnggoy]

I'm not sure what it is about heaters that sets the aggression off in some Oscars, I've had a few over the years that took a dislike to the glass tubes haha

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Fish can be weird like that. : -)

[@ScottyPimpinATL]

I don't disagree with the tank size and I've seen Oscars in a 40 gal. I'm that guy who has been successful keeping my Oscars healthy and using 75 gallon for decades. I keep 1 pleco and a large peacock eel with them. I have never checked or owned a ph reader. I run high oxygen sources and constantly filtered and moving water. I'm on my second generation of Oscars. They are a very happy fish community. The eel interacts with the Oscars regularly and points them towards the food. They are a good team

[@hanger5528]

I'am getting a 100gallon soon, I was thinking of oscars, do you recommend? dimensions (72x18x18)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think it will work for a while. As they become full grown it might get cramped. I'm thinking my 125 is not optimal, if they get bigger I may upgrade at some point!

[@hanger5528]

thx

[@victor7260]

Prime Time Aquatics my tank is 60 inches long I have two 7 inch Oscar is that ok for now about the same size as yours or Should I upgrade to a 7ft or 8 ft tank

[@adminaquatics5668]

I have a 75 with a baby Oscar a female jack and 5 giant danios and I was going to add some yo yo loaches and a bristlnose pleco the female jack will only get 4 to 5 inches and the yo yo loaches will get 4 to 5 inches as well is that okey do you think I have a lot of filtration in the tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think for now you will probably be ok - you may have to upgrade the tank size for the oscar as it grows larger.

[@adminaquatics5668]

Prime Time Aquatics cool thanks if he gets too big what would you suggest besides getting a bigger tank

[@adminaquatics5668]

Prime Time Aquatics do you think that’s a little overstocked or is that ok

[@adminaquatics5668]

Prime Time Aquatics do you think a 75 with an Oscar fem jack giant danios (dithers) and a fem convict and finally a b pleco i have potholed and a penguin hotb filter going to get a sun sun 525 gph

[@johnmarks227]

Agree with you 100% about the tank size, unless you have some serious filtration. I had 2 large power filters hooked up to a ten gallon tank filled with an under gravel filter and about 6 inches of gravel. I fed this into my 125. worked very well and cut the water changes down to a minimum. I also had some floating plants in both tanks to help with water quality. Worked very well.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sounds like a nice setup!

[@ragingrob1584]

you have sold me on these fish, I'm going to get one for sure

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are great fish as long as they have the space to grow. Thanks for watching!

[@ejfishes7610]

Very informative & great detail. Thanks for sharing!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks man!

[@Homoeopathicore]

Well i have 4 different types of oscars- in my 250g tank. Copper, Albino Tiger, Super Red, Albino Red....All are about between 13 to 15 inches...All are near about 4 years old....They wer an inch 4 years back...Lot of memories with them really treat to watch.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That’s so cool!

[@floridafishermanpace798]

My oscars (3 between 5-7 inches) are with a blood parrot (4 inches), an arowana (12 inches), and a jaguar cichlid (6 inches). Do you think they will eventually fight? The arowana is the only fish that shows damage with a few ripped fins. They are in an outdoor 12 ft., 1,700 gallon heated pool pond. Once they grow a little more, I plan to add a redtail and maybe remove the parrot cichlid and then leave the stocking like that.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sound like a great set-up. If I had to pick one fish in that mix to keep an eye on it would be the Jaguar cichlid. However, you have a huge space for them, and if there are some hiding spots for the oscars and jaguar it might work out. Just keep an eye on them. Would love to hear updates on the set-up as you progress!

[@floridafishermanpace798]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I'll be sure to update you if anything changes. Thinking about making some vids on the pond and my other fish. And I will keep an eye on the jag and remove him if anything changes. Thanks for the feedback!

[@MrCelt81]

For some reason all my Oscar's have been super aggressive. I added a whole bunch of other new world cichlids with my tiny oscars in a 3ft tank but had to move them due to them attacking everyone, even bitting the net. Don't worry the 3ft is just a qt tank. I'm in the process of setting up a 6ft×3ft×3ft.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's the crazy thing about cichlids. They often have such diverse personalities. Mine have been really good about accepting new fish once they get used to them.

[@royvarghese5334]

It can't be that tough to get rid of additional oscar babies... One can always feed them to bigger fish as feeder... Right???

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sure. As long as the bigger fish want to spend the energy to catch. : -)

[@fishead4464]

great video man. you have me wanting Oscars more than ever now, although I don't know if i'll ever have a 125 gallon. if I did get a bigger tank I would have to put my mixed Malawi cichlids in there... I've been dreaming of that for 10+ years. thanks for the info, going to check out some of your other older videos.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks! Oscars are very cool in the right set-up. We love ours.

[@Cichlidaquariums1]

Hey Jason, I have a cycled 135 6ft and I would like an Oscar or two with some Severums. Should I grow out the severums then get the Oscar’s, since they grow faster. The severums I have in a 75 took about 2.5 years to get to 5-6 inches

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could certainly give the severums a head start. 😀

[@viveknathmishra9955]

I have one Oscar in a 60 gallon tank. I have 4 sponge filters in there. 2 large sponge and 2 small. Do you think it'll take care of my Oscar or should I get some more filteration? I do 50% water change every week.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That should be ok.

[@viveknathmishra9955]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks so much for replying. Your subscriber for a long time.

[@Matte.Sweden]

I have 2 Oscars with an Geophagus and an Gouldsaum in my 145g tank and they seems to get along good. My Gouldsaum is the most agressive fish in that tank but its not an problem so iam happy about that

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I could see that mix working. : -)

[@juankruger2598]

I have a Polypterus (Lung Fish) with my two Oscars. I almost got a Rope Fish the other day but they were already all sold :( I would like to have a pangasius or 2 with my Oscars. Thoughts? Would that work out? I love Pangasius for their rather chilled manner of swimming up and down. I don't want that to stress or annoy my Oscars though...

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The pairing would be fine. I wouldn’t keep that fish in anything less than about a 18-20ft tank. I’ve seen them get at least 4ft long and extremely round and somewhat tall - they are extremely large fish.

[@louiegroenewald]

Is it possible to add a mbuna yellow lap cichlid with Oscar. I have one that I got Free from someone that seems a bit to big for my general mbuana tank. I'm thinking of getting g into Oscars, buying a large tank a recommended amd maybe add the large mbuna with the Oscars. Maybe my convict as well with is getting bigger than the rest in current mbuna tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Temperament wise they can get along, but sometimes the diet can be hard to deal with.

[@ravensmith518]

I have a 100 gallon bow front tank and and I'd really like to breed my oscar but still want some tank mates to add a little more color and activity to the tank but dont know what would be acceptable to add

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Anything you add would eat oscar babies or be killed by the oscars when they form a breeding pair.

[@mikesanddenise]

omg there a lovely i 149 uk gallons tank and looking so get oscars and my dad had when i was growing up and i always wanted to have them in my front cos there relaxing to watch great video different help me out thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you watching!

[@jeffreypassfield7218]

Had a pair of convicts only 1&1/2 inch long breed and trap a 8” Oscar in about 4 inch of tank. Every time it crossed that invisible line the convicts had a go at it to the point the oscar gave up and laid on the bottom of the tank. Oscars are truly not aggressive. Boisterous and big are often confused as aggressive

[@drouindrouin4415]

I have 3 full grown oscars in a 150 gallon tank with a green terror a electric green and a red devil and one gold fish lol they don't even bother eachother I love it! But I have 2 baby oscars in another tank and they were locking lips this morning

[@taryndeclyn1474]

Great video! I plan on putting a six Oscar colony in a 650 gallon tank. You mentioned green terrors are typically too aggressive. I know from my ears a saltwater side of things that when we get to really large tank volumes a lot of stocking rules kind of go out the window. Would that possibly be true in regards to that colony of Oscars and a green terror?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

At 650 gallons - you would probably have the highest likelihood of success.

[@vandang129]

My Oscar pair just laid a huge clutch and I don't know what to do...! I have cichlids in my tank also and I'm sure theyll eat the fries up if the eggs survive... I don't the space nor the time to set up another tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If you don't want to raise them just leave them alone. They will become fish food for everyone else. There isn't a very strong market for Oscar fry because they have so many fry.

[@malomark1]

What light or light color are you using? The color stands out nice!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have a very strange mix on that tank - two 36" finnex stingrays and a 48" shop light that gives off a softer/warmer (more yellow) light in the middle.

[@ironwolph]

Any recommendations for something to add with my Oscar, I thought large mystery snails will be cool but the Oscar was not okay with that. I was thinking about adding my large common pleco but the tank has only sand and rocks would a piece of Beach Driftwood be okay for the common pleco? Other wood does not match the light sand in the tank...

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Common plecos work, but they get so huge (18" should be pretty easy in an aquarium).Mine have always left full-grown bristlenose plecos alone, although there is no guarantee your will.

[@ironwolph]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics ok thank you very much i was thinking about the geophagus* as a tank mate to help keep the sand clean. My concern for the pleco was the lack of wood in the tank and if beach drift wood is edible for the pleco. As a new fish keeper i bought a turtle , an oscar and a pleco for a 20 gallon. I have now educated myself and have began the process of making things right. Aka Mylasian turtle in a 75g east asian themed tank , oscar and pleco in 125 sand and rock tank. Sorry for all the questions, love all your videos.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hectorperez7655]

you can always cook the ones you don't want to keep or feed them to the ones you like to keep etc..

[@rifraf6135]

Cmon Oscar, fish are FRIENDS, NOT FOOD...

[@kermit8619]

Good luck 😂

[@AmitSharma-mf3dk]

How do you take care of water circulation with just sponge filters?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They do an adequate job on their own.

[@peaceful4you408]

I think the red oscars look much prettier than the regular tiger oscars for sure. that solid gold with that gray head on the red oscars look really good on the red oscars

[@kendonnichols8547]

I don’t know why he called them red they are called copper Oscar

[@cgoof7871]

100+ should be good for Oscar fish this can go so many ways on keep in a oscar

[@HectorPerez-tb8hn]

so having no gravel should be easier and healthier for the fish ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I prefer to have some type of substrate in all my tanks.

[@gentleblkthug]

Great video, I was wondering what type of artificial plants are In the tank I would like to get a few for my 90gallon

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

gentleblkthug It’s been a while, but I think they were Aquatop brand?

[@matthorvath7562]

You cannot put a few in a 90 gallon

[@skyanday4973]

i have lots of thanks, and i see lots of different thinks. I have a Spar 75, would 1 oscar sit happily? or should i try a Flowerhorn?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It could probably grow out in a 75, but you would probably want to move it at some point to a larger tank.

[@sandylusk8437]

I have a 150g tank with 3 oscars and 1 Bala shark. Well a year later my oscars are playing the mating game. I never intended them to breed nor really want them too. But I don’t want my 3rd wheel Oscar or my beautiful bala to get hurt. Should I take them out of the tank if babies are laid? Or can I leave them in there and maybe the mating pair will leave them alone?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good question! Once they start breeding the other fish in the tank may take a beating. You may have to remove the others if you want to raise the fry. Keep in mind you may have a LOT of fry. : -)

[@sandylusk8437]

Prime Time Aquatics I don’t want fry. Lol I never put any flat rocks in there or anything so they would be comfortable enough to mate. Lol they just moved all the rocks to the bottom of the tank. but I don’t want my bala to get hurt. the oscars have never picked on her but I know how mating season goes in the animal world

[@Brianhahahaha]

I have a 150 gallon your 3 seems pretty nice in your 120 I want to get 6 what do you think will I hate it? How often do you think I will have to clean it? How often do you feed them i feed my 8inch Piranha like once every 4 days a large amount of shrimp? I see everyone feeds these daily small amounts any thoughts?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I feed mine twice per day. They are very messy eaters and produce a lot of waste! For me personally, I wouldn’t add anymore to the ones I have unless I had a 180, but I’d probably want a 220 if I were adding a couple more.

[@Brianhahahaha]

I wonder if they would be less messy if you feed them shrimp and other more solid foods

[@Brianhahahaha]

Your reds are so beautiful I'm being very picky with Oscars because I will be stuck with them for a long time most are kind of ugly cause they are mass produced at petsmart and similar places maybe I'll just do 4 instead of 6 idk if I can even find 6 kinds that I like anyway

[@Brianhahahaha]

I also love the sponge filters man pet stores push the mechanical filters hard lol your telling me I have to spend more than $5 for a filter and then I have to replace these $$ cartridges that you sell every few weeks instead of just squeezing out the poop out of the sponges for life lmao

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I got mine from a LFS, and they are great!

[@johnterpack3940]

We had an Oscar in our 75g planted tank. Bought him as a juvie, knew he'd get big. But we needed something that would clean up a swordtail explosion. Baby swordtails were his favorite food. But by the time he got big enough to eat the adults he was big enough to hassle everything else as well. I don't recall having a problem with the plants. Most of our plants are planted near rocks, maybe that dissuaded any uprooting. He was a phenomenal fish, I'd love to get one again. But 75g is definitely too small. By the time you add wood and rocks there just isn't much room for him to swim. I'm not running a bare-bottom abomination just to fit a fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Really appreciate you sharing. They are fun fish to have though. : -)

[@Blobby2021]

I have a question. I rescued a 5 year old tiger oscar cichlid from someone but he clearly is not the size he is supposed to be. he is only 6 inches. what should i do?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I would make sure it has at least a 6ft tank and feed normally.

[@Blobby2021]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics i have a 150 gallon with him in it. I'm worried though because of how small he is. and i feed him twice a day

[@TheTeamfreeup]

I have a pair of oscars and the big one is pinning the smaller one in one corner once inna whiten they lip lock but other than that the big one typically just nudging the side of the small one the small one typically doesn’t come out of the corner and allows the big one free range of the tank when the nudging occurs it’s very gentle and sometimes the smaller one will shake little is this the big one seems to be obsessed with the smaller one i had the smaller one first and it was the aggressor at first but seems like the bigger one has now become the aggressor No bite marks / no fin tearing but is this .. bullying ? Or mating behavior ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It sounds more like bullying?

[@alistairjr8341]

Does keeping three Oscars work for you? I prefer pairs because I heard they can become closer to one and outcast the third one. I just got a 125 gallon and want to get two young Oscars.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think it did in my case because they grew up together, but you never know long term.

[@rainbowwolfpup4522]

What is your thoughts on an oscar with a flowerhorn? I've had a couple haps in with my flower horn while I remodeled their tank and Pebbles ( FH) did just fine with ignoring them for the most part. He's about 5 inches and a gentle giant and I just ordered an Oscar . I have a set up to put him alone but if possible I'd like to give pebbles a budddy . thoughts ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

My guess is the flowerhorn will eventually kill the oscar?

[@candydillon5698]

I have a black tiger Oscar and an albino tiger Oscar fish. Is it on to put an angel fish in the tank with them?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I’m not sure about your set-up, but with mine I think the Oscars would be too active for angels and they would probably eat all the food before the angels got any.

[@Dannyboy81311]

I actually have and oranda and a black moor that pretty much school with my Oscar's. The Oscars are only about 6 inches now. And the oranda and black moor will be moved to my koi pond soon

[@tylynnorthup4713]

Really considering oscars for their personalities and have a 90 gallon tank cycling. Wanting to do 1, but would 2 be pushing it? Wouldn't do anymore than that in a 90 for sure.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, two might be pushing it a little. Mine are so big now I couldn’t get them in a 75 (same foot print as a 90). Hope this helps!

[@tylynnorthup4713]

That's for the prompt reply! I want what's happiest for the fish, so we'll do one and a few acara I think! Thanks for the input!

[@tyler9mm614]

I have a couple growing out in a 75 gallon now. Moving them to a 210 in a few months.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That will be awesome!

[@viveknathmishra9955]

Please update us on this beautiful red Oscar. I love this fish so much.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I showed it off in fish room tour part 1 2021! :-)

[@darthlatitude2105]

Since this is an old video idk if ill get a response but could I keep an Oscar pair in an overfiltered 90 gallon long term or is that too small?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I prefer a 6ft tank long term.

[@darthlatitude2105]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics OK thank you! Probably will not go for Oscars then and turn it into a reef

[@robmagz]

Greatt video!!.. is it wise/safe to add two Oscars in community ca/sa cichlids tank 150 plus tank ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It depends on the other fish. If they are on the more aggressive side the new oscars might get bullied. If you try it I would have a back up plan just in case.

[@robmagz]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics there all juveniles 3-4inch Midas, Gt, JD, jag and Oscar (boss of the tank) and was thinking of add another Oscar but had some concerns

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's hard to say for sure.

[@timothy_b03]

What lights do you have??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Mostly Finnex Stingrays

[@redlfc5058]

What gallon tank should I house my single juevenile? Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I started mine out in a 55 gallon, but they needed a larger tank within a few months.

[@redlfc5058]

Omg thanks for replying thanks for the advice 🤩

[@iainthumanii1551]

should i leave the light on at night when breeding oscar??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Great question - I don't but I do leave some type of very dim room light on so they can at least see another fish coming into the area to snack on babies.

[@iainthumanii1551]

Is it okay to breed them in (24/15/15) 25gallon tank?

[@_thegreasemonkey_]

Great video man! Loved it! ❤

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching!

[@TheGnthreman]

Mine laid eggs yesterday and now they’re gone. What should I do next time?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Are there any scavengers in the tank like plecos or catfish? Any other fish? It's crazy how sneaky other fish can be - get in and eat the eggs. Sometimes it helps to leave a dim room light on so the parents guarding the eggs can see a threat coming.

[@TheGnthreman]

Yea a Texas cichlid was in there but now removed

[@drewsta005]

I had a pair of small convicts with my Oscar, and he got wrecked! I had to separate them

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's amazing what big babies Oscars can be! : -)

[@uniteddrones7626]

My girlfriend brought home an Oscar and I’ve had them before I put it in my 125gallon tank and he’s been growing up with baby convicts he’s big enough to eat the baby’s but they thrive with him he don’t eat nobody. Can you have an Oscar that is in a tank with probably 20 small 1 inch convicts and even some smaller than a half inch? Because he honestly doesn’t attack them. I wonder if he wouldn’t attack them later on since he’s been around all these other fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

My Oscar is in a tank with dozens of OB cichlid babies and never seems to bother them. My Oscar is well fed so I don't think he wants to waste the energy to chase around small fish. Perhaps this is the exception, not the norm, but our 125 is one of our most productive fry tanks in the fish room with the large Oscar in it!

[@uniteddrones7626]

Prime Time Aquatics so I’m not the only one that’s good to know and also I’m trying to get into that I just started watching your channel you should make a video on breeding your peacocks cichlids if that’s what you meant by OB I’ve been breeding convicts for awhile. Wanna do something else I set up a 55 gallon long in my room could be a 75 gallon idk but I have sand some slate and a few flower pots. You should make a video on what proper temps what you feed them and how you know when your fish are getting ready to breed water parameters ECT. I’ve watched a lot of videos and just not everything is included one video. One will tell you temp but not tell you water parameters and it’s just hard watching all these videos so it’d be cool if it was all in one. I’ll be definitely checking out your channel this video was my first but I would love to see some of that. Thanks for the reply

[@Fifthimagez]

I feel bad now because I was going to put a single Oscar in a 75 gallon but you say that’s pushing the limits and I know I’m not going to get a bigger tank than 75 so looks like I have to rehome this little guy he still about 5 inches

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

He'll be ok in there for a little while. If he is the only one in the tank you might have a decent amount of time before you have to do anything!

[@Fifthimagez]

Prime Time Aquatics thanks so much for your feedback 👍🏾

[@5wisher5weet]

I totally agree about the smaller pellets

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I had some jumbo food sticks I got for free and they just shredded those things - little pieces going everywhere. Not cool!

[@erinm3531]

I kept African 3 claw frogs with my two Oscars . Occasionally in when in a bad mood they would goose a frogs butt. They never hurt them though .

[@anthonybasile5035]

Help. I have two oscars but can’t tell if they are male or female they are full size about 12 in long. Had them about 3 years. But they have never had babies. They do every thing that a male and female would do. But no eggs. ..any ideas ..?!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The only way I can tell them apart is when they start breeding, based on which fish is laying the eggs. : -)

[@otcfishkeeper5414]

Fantastic fish, love the Oscars!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@tetsushatarii2108]

The clip at the end is a perfect example of Oscar behavior. They’ll be all excited to eat but dare you bump the tank even once.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yep, sometimes I come down stairs and he's sleeping on his side looking half dead only to race around the tank two minutes later.

[@ragavkumar9059]

I have a tiger Oscar he is 6month old he eat only dry shrimp if I feed him pellets he is not eating 2 days once i ill give him boilled chicken and liver is that correct

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Some fish don't take to certain types of foods easily. It could just be the brand of pellet, or he may be used to getting the shrimp so he could be a bit suborn in taking the pelleted foods. Oscars often eat just about everything they can when hungry. I've never had any issues feeding mine. There are two schools of thought here - keep feeding the pellets until he gets hungry enough to eat them. Second - switch to something he will eat. Every fish is unique. I know I have some fish, if I give them a food they don't like they will just starve to death. You could try switching the brand of pellets too (I know that gets expensive though). Maybe just buy a small container to see if he will eat it?

[@ragavkumar9059]

Prime Time Aquatics thank u so can I feed him two days once a boilled chicken and liver because I won't feed him any live foods

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I've never tried that so I can't really say for sure.

[@HectorPerez-tb8hn]

@ 14:55 eat them ?

[@warrickmorley7960]

When do they start to get their colour...

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Usually by the time they are 2"

[@warrickmorley7960]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I've got three tigers and four albino they are around 3 to 4" but still no colour....any suggestions please...

[@alltankedup]

I’m growing a few out in a 4 footer. Bit aggressive at the moment as there harassing my Saratoga lol. Can’t wait to see em get 12 inch plus

[@matthorvath7562]

That's because you should not even have one in a four footer,did you listen to the video?

[@alltankedup]

There going in a huge set up in December. I know how big they get man.

[@mrdistudios4108]

For me I have some oscars and it’s with a fire mouth and green terror and Jack Dempsey and they’re doing very good

[@charleslove2319]

I got a hint for all of you that love keeping fish. You can save a ton of money buy feeding your fish only dried mealworms. You can buy mealworms from stock feed stores for less than 8 dollars for 3 pounds compared to pet stores ripping you off buy selling you expensive feed. Go buy the same mealworms as they sell for chickens. I have feed my fish Thees mealworms for 10 years and they are very healthy and beautiful too. I never feed live feed to my fish. Live feeder carry deseed plus it makes your fish attack everything that moves. Mealworms are very healthy for your fish and stock stores sell them cheep remember dried mealworms the same mealworms they sell for chicken feed. Your fish will love them and grow very healthy too.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I haven't tried that. Interesting.

[@Negrizzle]

this is why im putting mine in my pond when it out grows my tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cool!

[@aadarshpandey6015]

Can you please say the required condition to breed oscars?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Pretty much keep them at the water conditions mentioned. Obviously, just have to wait for a pair to form.

[@firetruck2324]

what is the biggest fish i could put in a 75

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's not just the size of the fish but also it's activity level, aggression towards other fish and tank mates.

[@abushafkat2287]

is the filtration sufficicent?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's worked well for us - we run three sponge filters and one HOB.

[@Blobby2021]

i always breed my own feeder fish

[@jakeg76]

Anyone know if an oscar and a bichir would get along? obviously would have to provide plenty of hiding places for the bichir and it depends on the specific oscar but any specific experience with that pairing?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The only concerns I see is the bichir would have to be large enough so that it can be eaten by the Oscar and that could get tricky since Oscars tend to grow really fast! The other thing to think about is the Oscar is a very aggressive eater while the bichirs not quite as much. Maybe someone else can chime in if they've done it.

[@bbmaktiger]

what size air pump is that? i have the same tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The pump is actually right above my head in the opening of the video. It's a Jehmco LPH45 and I have since upgraded to an LPH60. They're large pumps that are used to power my entire fish room!

[@brypoge3575]

Sir heLp me determine male or female oscar....plz Ty

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They basically look the same. The only way I know is when they pair up.

[@brypoge3575]

Ok sir ty... For now i have 4 oscars.. Hoping 1 of them is a female hehehe..

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You'll get a lot of babies then! : -)

[@brypoge3575]

I love it 😍😍😍

[@rondecaro]

I just got a baby one for my 90 gallon. I also have him with a jeweled cichlid, 2 blood parrot cichlids and a green phantom pleco. I'm in the process of removing all of my nano tank set up in place of larger set ups. If there is anyone in Eastern MA who wants Free set ups with fish included let me know.

[@happyluck9679]

how much does a 125 gallon tank cost?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If buying new and including everything for the tank I find it hard to keep it under $1200 - $1500

[@alistairjr8341]

Try to look for used ones. I just bought an equipped one for $150, i still need to buy some other stuff but it was a great deal.

[@raycooper2287]

Great video again!! Can I get away with one Oscar in a 40 gallon cube? It's very deep.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think you can for grow-out for a few months, but they grow really fast and would do better in a 6ft tank long term. Thanks for watching!

[@jitendrakumar-xg2gg]

Tell me about the light it so beautifull

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I actually have three lights on the tank. Two Finnex Stringray lights and one shop light that I picked up from Lowes.

[@anthonywerner506]

What’s with angel fish?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

How so?

[@anthonywerner506]

Could I be able to add angle fish with oscars?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I probably wouldn't if I were setting up a tank. Only because the oscars tend to be quite active, which may stress the Angels a little.

[@ragavkumar9059]

I kept him in 75 gallon tank is that fine he doesn't like any tank Mates he starts to chase and nipping a lot so I kept him alone keeping a Oscar alone is fine??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Keeping them alone is ok.

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

RAGAV, how large is your Oscar? I have a friend who has kept a large Oscar with convict cichlids in a 55 gallon tank. Maybe add some feeder minnows when you add a species you want to keep. It may be enough to allow the fish to accommodate each other’s territories.

[@ragavkumar9059]

My Oscar is 11inch

[@DebmalyaD]

Can i keep two Oscars in a 75G?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Based on what I've experienced with my Oscars (size temperament, activity level, bioload) I would not keep mine in a 75 gallon because they would be cramped. Even my 125 is pushing the lower limits in my opinion. Just something to think about. People do keep them in 75s, but they get big and bulky. : -)

[@DebmalyaD]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you! I'll keep your advice in mind. 😁

[@ericweis4114]

Nice man u hit that nail.

[@marsalis7176]

Had the same problem with a crayfish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's amazing how big the crayfish were compared to them at the time. Haha

[@makiarn777]

I love Oscars.

[@griffinbaxter9422]

When

[@happyluck9679]

Ikr

[@fransiskusprasetio1207]

Can mayan and oscar be a tank mates?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think from a water parameter perspective yes, but I'm not familiar with the aggression levels of the mayan (haven't kept it).

[@fransiskusprasetio1207]

Thank u Jason i appriciate it🙏🙏🙏😀😀😀

[@nikhilkhorawa1791]

Awesome fishes 👍

[@ragavkumar9059]

Feeding only shrimp it will not affect fish health I hope so ??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'm not sure long term. My initial thoughts are probably not, but it's always good to feed a variety of foods.

[@WilliamSmith-dg5re]

125 is a great tank for a pair