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[Jason Tsangaris]

Hi,

What is the difference between a Red Oscar and a Red Tiger Oscar, other
than slight differences in the way they look. The lfs's in my area always
charge around $10-12 for the red tiger oscars, but the red oscars are
usually only $5-6. What is the difference that would make one more costly
than the other. Is the red tiger hardier and "better" for some reason?

TIA,

Viper

[Amateur Cichlids]

"Jason Tsangaris" > wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> What is the difference between a Red Oscar and a Red Tiger Oscar, other
> than slight differences in the way they look. The lfs's in my area always
> charge around $10-12 for the red tiger oscars, but the red oscars are
> usually only $5-6. What is the difference that would make one more costly
> than the other. Is the red tiger hardier and "better" for some reason?
>
> TIA,
>
> Viper

You're looking at color variations usually associated with geographical
collection differences. In either case, no matter the cost, you're going to
have problems with oscars in a 29 gallon tank. ;-)
As Netmax said in your earlier post, your tank is undersized for the fish
your keeping.
Tank size is in part determined by the size of the fish and the amount
of waste they generate. Another big consideration is the aggressiveness of
the fish and the amount of territory they'll claim as their own. With both
your oscar and firemouth, a 29 gallon tank will be claimed as their
territory. Neither fish, IMO, once they mature a bit, will allow for
anything else to live within that territory. Research is key to any happy
tank. I'd look at a larger tank, or exploring the thousands of stocking
possibilities for your 29 gallon tank. There are many dwarf species of
cichlids that are beautiful and interesting that'll fit your space
requirements.
Just something to consider.
Tim
www.fishaholics.org

[Larry]

> Tank size is in part determined by the size of the fish and the amount
>of waste they generate. Another big consideration is the aggressiveness of
>the fish and the amount of territory they'll claim as their own. With both
>your oscar and firemouth, a 29 gallon tank will be claimed as their
>territory. Neither fish, IMO, once they mature a bit, will allow for
>anything else to live within that territory. Research is key to any happy
>tank. I'd look at a larger tank, or exploring the thousands of stocking
>possibilities for your 29 gallon tank. There are many dwarf species of
>cichlids that are beautiful and interesting that'll fit your space
>requirements.
>Just something to consider.
>Tim
>www.fishaholics.org
>

Hi Jason,

I did what you just did and Tim and Netmax gave me the same advice. I
put seven mid size cichilds in my 26g (bad advice from my fish store
for sure). I took them back, gave them "scat" and now have some
rasporas, rams, key holes and cory's. ;-}

Told my wife that when I retire (in 2-3 years) I want a BIG tank so I
can have some larger cichlids to enjoy. Her response naturally is
"where would we put it?" No problem! Move out the TV, the couches,
the... oops..OT sorry. ;-}All the best,

Larry
Southern Ontario

[Craig]

Yeah, i agree on the points made in the other post, but lets not
be negative eh? im sure viper will heed our warnings and do the
right thing.

The differance between the several groups of oscars is the colouration.
there are even yellow and blue specimins being bred (not dyed) but
apparently they are very expensive.



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[Mark Stone]

Jason Tsangaris wrote:
> What is the difference between a Red Oscar and a Red Tiger Oscar, other
> than slight differences in the way they look.

That's the only difference -- the difference in the way they look. --Mark:cool:



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