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tank15 · Post by **tank15** » 23 Jan 2005, 00:31

What would be a good catfish which i could put one in with an Oscr in a 55 gallon tank?

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 23 Jan 2005, 08:52

Welcome to PlanetCatfish.
How large is the Oscar? Do you have only one?
Which catfish has your preference? If you name some, I have no doubt that somebody here will tell you yes or no. You must make some choices first. Have a look into the Cat-eLog.

sidguppy · Post by **sidguppy** » 23 Jan 2005, 15:26

euh....

Oscars reach sizes varying from 10" to 1 foot or more.

hardly a fish suitable for 55. So the tank is already "overstocked", no place for any cat in there, no.

Deb · Post by **Deb** » 23 Jan 2005, 23:43

Hi. In the US, large plecos and large Synodontis species are often recommended as good tankmates for an Oscar.
The others' advice was right: you can start one baby Oscar in a 55 gallon, but you will be moving him to a 100 before long, and that is the minimum recommended size!
Domestically bred Oscars can grow to almost 14".
I hope this helps you decide.

deb