Looking to Buy Gouramis Later On

[Table4Six]

I think I read that a single Oscar could be kept in a 55 but a pair would be better in a 75 gallon. They put out a lot of waste like goldfish so you need good filtration and large water changes on a regular basis. I personally enjoy my large goldfish as they are easy to keep compared to sensitive tropicals.

I haven't kept oscars either as I read they can be troublemakers when bored, and are known to break heaters and ransack the tank decorations.

I think I read that a single Oscar could be kept in a 55 but a pair would be better in a 75 gallon. They put out a lot of waste like goldfish so you need good filtration and large water changes on a regular basis. I personally enjoy my large goldfish as they are easy to keep compared to sensitive tropicals.

I haven't kept oscars either as I read they can be troublemakers when bored, and are known to break heaters and ransack the tank decorations.

I miss my ranchu goldfish very much, after they died from poor care while I was on vacation. I wasn't very pleased.

 

[backyard pigeons]

The thing with Oscars is, that a 55 is only 11 inches front to back so they can hardly turn around. Something with 18 inch front to back like a 75 is good. Some one correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I miss my ranchu goldfish very much, after they died from poor care while I was on vacation. I wasn't very pleased.

I recently lost one of my 18 year old single tail goldfish. You do get attach to them. The fancy varieties I find live on average 8-10 years with decent care. The more modified the body type the shorter the life it seems, and the more they are sensitive to tank changes.

I trust no one to care for mine but me. Sorry you lost yours. I adore my fancy goldfish. I have about 35 goldfish in total of various sizes and ages.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

If you are up to shipping, I highly recommend TheWetSpot which is based in Portland. They are very well known for cichlids, specialty and rare fish.....both quality and knowledge and routinely ship all over the place.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

The thing with Oscars is, that a 55 is only 11 inches front to back so they can hardly turn around. Something with 18 inch front to back like a 75 is good. Some one correct me if I'm wrong.

You are correct. A 55 can be hard to maneuver in for bigger fish and are best for smaller ones.

 

[Table4Six]

I recently lost one of my 18 year old single tail goldfish. You do get attach to them. The fancy varieties I find live on average 8-10 years with decent care. The more modified the body type the shorter the life it seems, and the more they are sensitive to tank changes.

I trust no one to care for mine but me. Sorry you lost yours. I adore my fancy goldfish. I have about 35 goldfish in total of various sizes and ages.

Yes, ranchu are my favorite variety. I really enjoy looking at Dandy Orandas goldfish. Very high quality, beautiful fish, but they sell way to high IMO.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Giant Gouramis need 200+ gallons. https://www.utahfishkeepers.us/articles/giant-gourami-species-profile.37/

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

The thing with Oscars is, that a 55 is only 11 inches front to back so they can hardly turn around. Something with 18 inch front to back like a 75 is good. Some one correct me if I'm wrong.

Not wrong at all....deeper (width, not height) is better!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

OP, there is a "monster fish keepers" site I would recommend you visit....they are a great resource for those seeking to keep the big ones...and besides knowledge could likely help with networking to source stock

 

[backyard pigeons]

OP, there is a "monster fish keepers" site I would recommend you visit....they are a great resource for those seeking to keep the big ones...and besides knowledge could likely help with networking to source stock

or fish lore!