Theresa_M
Members
I bought my first oscar last May and quickly became an addict :blush:
Anyone else keep these great fish?
Anyone else keep these great fish?
George
CCA Charter Member and person in charge of the we
An Oscar needs you like Macbeth needed a wife.
mscichlid
Founder
I had them when I was young. Cool fish actually. The have a tendancy to become pet like as they get older. Rearranging the tank, hating the heater....breaking them, etc.
Good luck. Take some pictures for use...please!
Good luck. Take some pictures for use...please!
phishphorphun
Members
Nice fish to watch growout. But, my alltime least favorite fish to keep.
Sorry, it's a personal thing. As it usually turns out, not many folks can keep these guys anywhere near their full size. So, they end up being disposed.
In Florida, the irresponsible hobbyist decided to dump them in the ditches and canals near the Everglades. Because of the warm climate there, they succeeded to multiply... in numbers that are UNNATURAL to the natural environment. They have virtually devoured the forage that sustained the natural habitants for centuries... in just a couple decades.
As responsible fishkeepers, we have to evaluate the destination of our pets more carefully.
Sorry, it's a personal thing. As it usually turns out, not many folks can keep these guys anywhere near their full size. So, they end up being disposed.
In Florida, the irresponsible hobbyist decided to dump them in the ditches and canals near the Everglades. Because of the warm climate there, they succeeded to multiply... in numbers that are UNNATURAL to the natural environment. They have virtually devoured the forage that sustained the natural habitants for centuries... in just a couple decades.
As responsible fishkeepers, we have to evaluate the destination of our pets more carefully.
maddog10
Members
If I ever kept one I would name him Felix. 
mscichlid
Founder
The best way to dispose of an Oscar is with some salt and pepper with butter. :wub:
George
CCA Charter Member and person in charge of the we
Actually I have had several Oscars and no fish relates to its owner like an Oscar. They become like puppies and will react to their owner in ways that are obviously different from the way they act toward strangers. It certainly could just be a feeding thing but no fish I have had is as exaggerated about it like an Oscar. You do need at least a 100 gallon tank to keep one properly. They are tank busters.
George
George
Pat Kelly
CCA Member
I have never had Oscars but everyone that keeps them loves them. I know several people that act like they are the child in the family..Like a dog..
One person I know was so upset when he lost his oscar after 12 years that he could not go to work for a few days.
Never had that much attachment to a fish my self but then again I have thousands of fish and do not have the chance to get that attached to one.
One person I know was so upset when he lost his oscar after 12 years that he could not go to work for a few days.
Never had that much attachment to a fish my self but then again I have thousands of fish and do not have the chance to get that attached to one.
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daniel4832
Guest
Oscars were the fish that got me "hooked" into cichlids!
Thanks,
Daniel
Thanks,
Daniel
SubMariner
Master Jedi & Past VP
I happen to love Oscars!
Ah Yes, the old famous South American Astronotus Ocellatus, a great fish, especially when you're away on vacation and easy to to take care of.
As of right now I have 1 Gorgeous Red Oscar about 9 inches long and 1 Albino Red Tiger about the same size.
I also have a beautiful Red Tiger Oscar who is now over 9 inches and it only took him 6 - 7 months to get there.
And 1 smaller Red Oscar who is so smart, I mean even Joe Gibbs himself would say he was Super Smart!
There fun to have so enjoy, but right now I am crazy about my African Cichlids.
See ya!
Ah Yes, the old famous South American Astronotus Ocellatus, a great fish, especially when you're away on vacation and easy to to take care of.
As of right now I have 1 Gorgeous Red Oscar about 9 inches long and 1 Albino Red Tiger about the same size.
I also have a beautiful Red Tiger Oscar who is now over 9 inches and it only took him 6 - 7 months to get there.
And 1 smaller Red Oscar who is so smart, I mean even Joe Gibbs himself would say he was Super Smart!
There fun to have so enjoy, but right now I am crazy about my African Cichlids.
See ya!
Theresa_M
Members
Any photos to share?
I happen to love Oscars!
Ah Yes, the old famous South American Astronotus Ocellatus, a great fish, especially when you're away on vacation and easy to to take care of.
As of right now I have 1 Gorgeous Red Oscar about 9 inches long and 1 Albino Red Tiger about the same size.
I also have a beautiful Red Tiger Oscar who is now over 9 inches and it only took him 6 - 7 months to get there.
And 1 smaller Red Oscar who is so smart, I mean even Joe Gibbs himself would say he was Super Smart!
There fun to have so enjoy, but right now I am crazy about my African Cichlids.
See ya![/b]
SubMariner
Master Jedi & Past VP
I really don't have any pics right now, but give me some time and I'll see what I can do.
JustRon
Members
I have a pair of wilds from Venezuela, but I was thinking of getting them a better home and someone more interested in the species.
SubMariner
Master Jedi & Past VP
Here is a pic of my Red Oscar.
It's really not a great shot, but here ya go anyways.
It's really not a great shot, but here ya go anyways.
SubMariner
Master Jedi & Past VP
Oh here ya go!
SubMariner
Master Jedi & Past VP
They love rice and beans :lol:
Theresa_M
Members
This is 'Baby' lol
mscichlid
Founder
Yikes! He looks good. Nice exposure, too.
marge618
CCA member
I have friends who have Oscars. What color are the wilds? Might be a way to 'hook' them into CCA membership
marge618
CCA member
What kind of camera do you use to get fish close'ups?
