Oscars....they are funny...

[aldatar]

Not to be a ****, but you should have thought of that before you bought 20.

JAYGEE...

I also will be getting a bigger tank eventually. They are less than 2 inches right now and i know they grow fast.

[CichlidFan]

I hate to rain on the parade, but I would guess there would be alot of fights for dominance while these guys were growing.....

I would consider giving the more agressive ones away while grooming the colony down to maybe 12 or so.....

I also recommend a large tank of at least 7 to 8 foot and approximately 280 gallons....with two FX5s, plus powerheads.

I hope all goes well for you...the Oscar is a very personable fish and I sure do miss mine....

CF

[aldatar]

hey cichlidfan...

you mentioned fx5...is that the filter...

i am about to google it.

thanks for the suggestion.

[mnemenoi]

Have you considered a heated indoor pond? Not sure about your space and resources, but they can be made somewhat reasonably. I agree with CichlidFan, should you wish to keep them in a tank perhaps the best idea is to find a local fish store (maybe the one you purchased them from?) and either trade them slowly for credit or even give them away as you can find interested parties. There always seems to be a larger demand for Oscars in the 4-5 inch range and I'm certain yours would be very tempting to someone wanting them.

I wish you luck, I know its easy to get in a bit over your head. You seem to realize the error and are taking proactive steps to confront them and for that I commend you.

[aldatar]

hi mnemenoi....

thank you for your feedback.

i will research heated indoor pond, i like the aquarium darbex has...i read most of the threads and saw some pics of the 330 gallon tank.

Ideally i would like to keep all of them or half of them...if not i could divide or donate or sell.

[myjohnson]

hey cichlidfan...

you mentioned fx5...is that the filter...

i am about to google it.

thanks for the suggestion.

Eheim 2262 if better than the fx-5, IMHO.

You still got a lot of time. These are still babies.

Just enjoy watching them grow.

[sunrise]

Have you considered a stock tank? One could use the stock tank indoors or outdoors and are cheaper than a comparable glass tank. Just remember to get a poly tank with stiff sides, UV and freeze protection. Do not get a metal tank for fish use!

http://www.behlencountry.com/products/poly_stock_tanks

http://www.tractorsupply.com/stock-tanks/american-farmland-round-tank-8-x-2-in-plastic-2177188

Regards,

sunrise

[aldatar]

Have you considered a stock tank? One could use the stock tank indoors or outdoors and are cheaper than a comparable glass tank. Just remember to get a poly tank with stiff sides, UV and freeze protection. Do not get a metal tank for fish use!

http://www.behlencountry.com/products/poly_stock_tanks

http://www.tractorsupply.com/stock-tanks/american-farmland-round-tank-8-x-2-in-plastic-2177188

Regards,

sunrise

hey sunrise....

thanks for those helpful website links...

i will go take a look...

al

[aldatar]

Eheim 2262 if better than the fx-5, IMHO.

You still got a lot of time. These are still babies.

Just enjoy watching them grow.

Hi...

I do prefer Eheim over other brands...based on what i have read and feedback from my peers...

I have a 2217 and 2215.

I was thinking of buying another 2217..nice one..

I will post some pics soon....

I am waiting for the d-slr. right now i own a pathetic digital camera

[myjohnson]

I am waiting for the d-slr. right now i own a pathetic digital camera

Nice!

Good to her about hobbyist taking the camera game to another level.

What kind are you getting?

[aldatar]

Nice!

Good to her about hobbyist taking the camera game to another level.

What kind are you getting?

Hey...

Maybe d60 or something else....open to suggestions...

need to do some research before buying it.