Subj : Re: Koi and oscar
To   : Roger Shays
From : Jeff Snyder
Date : Sat Dec 04 2010 07:42 pm

On 12/04/10, Jeff Snyder quoted Roger Shays: Koi and oscar.

RS> Does anyone know if it is safe to Put a Oscar In the tank with a KOI   I
RS> was thinking about getting a oscar , the koi is currently  definately to
RS> big to fit in a Oscars Mouth , was just wondering if  they would be
RS> compatable in the same tank


Hello Roger. I would advise against this for several obvious reasons. First
of all, while you haven't stated the size of your tank, both oscars and
kois grow to a rather large size, particularly the koi. Koi may be okay
in a typical home aquarium while they are young juveniles, but once they
begin to grow towards maturity, you will either need a very large tank, or
preferably an outdoor pond.

However, that is not the only reason why I am making this suggestion. A
second reason is that oscars, once grown, can become very pugnacious,
aggressive fish, and may not enjoy sharing their tank with another fish
which it views as either a threat, or as an intruder in its own territory. I
don't know exactly which species of koi you have, but in most cases, I
would think that the koi will eventually outgrow the oscar.

Another reason why I would question this kind of mix, is due to the water
parameters that are required by each fish. Oscars are tropical fish, while
koi are not. Furthermore, in their natural habitat, oscars prefer soft,
acidic water, such as you will find in many peat-laden rivers and lakes of
tropical Latin American countries. Koi, on the other hand, can probably
endure very cold climates, such as you find in more northern latitudes.

One area where you will probably find some agreement is in their feeding
habits in an enclosed environment, such as a home aquarium. I would
think that they would both greatly enjoy Hikari pellets.

Anyway, it is obviously your decision, but that is my two cents worth for
your consideration.



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