how many oscars and how to fix tank

[imadork]

ok well after much thinking im gona get oscars...now i have a big tank like 100 gallons..im not exactly sure on the size but its around there i used to keep lizards in there...the first is i want oscars how many can i put in a tank that size...plus the tank i have the seem in the corner is coming apart so what can i use to glue it back up to hold water...thanks mike

[madgamer89]

i read you need about 50 gallons for the first one and 30 gallons for each one more
You could probaly use adhesive
so probaly 2 Maybe 3

anybody correct me if im wrong k!

[imadork]

thanks what kind of adhesive...any kind??

[madgamer89]

No make sure it says it can fix aquaria leaks

I search bigalsonline.com and thatfishplace.com and found some sealant here http://www.thatpetplace.com/choicef.html . You might be able to find some at your lfs. Make sure it says it can fix aquaria leaks

[jonah]

[quote:0dbeacb9db="imadork"]ok well after much thinking im gona get oscars...now i have a big tank like 100 gallons..im not exactly sure on the size but its around there i used to keep lizards in there...the first is i want oscars how many can i put in a tank that size...plus the tank i have the seem in the corner is coming apart so what can i use to glue it back up to hold water...thanks mike[/quote:0dbeacb9db]

I'd recommend not more than two. They'll grow about an inch a month over the first year in the tank. If you post the measurements of the tank, one of us could tell you the size in gallons.

Reseal the tank with "100% silicone", or aquarium silicone. The 100% kind is sold at hardware stores. Make sure it doesn't have any claims of anti-mildew or anti-mold additives, that would kill your fish. Also, if the tank's been empty for a long time it might be a good time to reseal the entire tank as the old silicone can get brittle and shrink up over time. Scrape all of the old stuff off and then clean off with alcohol before putting the new sealant on. You'll want to let it cure a couple of days before adding water.

I think there's a thread here that describes the process in great detail.

Good luck and welcome to the Cichlid Forums. :D