I got a OSCAR he is soo awsome [Archive]

Lady Hobbs

10-23-2006, 01:28 AM

Another fish I'd like to have. Hope you enjoy him. Oscars sure are a popular fish. Do you have him with others or is he alone?

Severus

10-23-2006, 02:13 AM

Yea, they really are a great fish. Watching my guy from about 2 inches to 5 now was like watching a kid grow up (not that i have kids). They are very personable fish and im sure you will enjoy him

DemonShark

10-23-2006, 08:14 PM

He likes to play dead(first time he did it he scarered me half to death) Hes with the 2 irridecent sharks.

Severus

10-23-2006, 08:53 PM

My oscar used to lay on his side sometimes playing dead too almost completly flat. It scared me too but he rarely does it anymore. I cant wait till he is about 12''.

William

10-23-2006, 10:04 PM

Oscars are nice fish with a lot of interesting behaviours.

Lady Hobbs

10-23-2006, 10:58 PM

Watching my guy from about 2 inches to 5 now was like watching a kid grow up (not that i have kids).

Oscars don't talk back, get into drugs or steal your chocolate. Best to have Oscars.

gwenkat

10-24-2006, 01:06 AM

I was at the store today getting some gravel and I saw the most amazing oscar. He was a tiger that was black and silver, but had swirls instead of stripes. GORGEOUS!! Hope you enjoy yours Demon.

Severus

10-24-2006, 01:58 AM

Watching my guy from about 2 inches to 5 now was like watching a kid grow up (not that i have kids).

Oscars don't talk back, get into drugs or steal your chocolate. Best to have Oscars.

haha.. only my parents would know about that. lol

DemonShark

10-24-2006, 11:57 AM

LOL that gorguoes one sounds like mine. He still keeps hiding from me.... I really really want to see him active.

Severus

10-24-2006, 02:58 PM

is he over his sulking period??

DemonShark

10-24-2006, 08:11 PM

Im sorry but what is that? He still isnt active if thats what you mean...he keeps playing dead in the cornor....

Juannie

10-25-2006, 11:37 PM

Hi there,
I've got an oscar who is prob 1.5 years old. It is absolutely beautiful. I'm not sure but it's got a small'ish hole above it's nostral - would this be hole in the head? It's not getting bigger and there's no slime or anything coming out of it. If it is, how do i get rid of it??

Severus

10-26-2006, 02:22 AM

It could very well be HITH. There is no 100% guaranteed way to cure HITH, but you can sure try before it gets any worse. With some stress coat, very frequent water changes, a little salt. How are your water parameters..? Demonshark- most Oscars "sulk" when they get put into a new habitat or things are changed. It is really quite funny, and completly harmless

DemonShark

10-26-2006, 08:02 PM

He is still doing it and driving me crazy lol

Lady Hobbs

10-26-2006, 08:40 PM

I was reading just today that parrot fish, severums and oscars will do that hiding thing for up to 2 weeks. Give him some time. Maybe leave the light off for a bit.

Severus

10-27-2006, 02:09 AM

Yea, he probably isnt used to his new surroundings yet

jeffs99dime

10-27-2006, 06:36 AM

keep your eyes out for head rot. oscars contract this disease easily.

Severus

10-27-2006, 08:57 PM

With proper maintenance and cleaning, HITH shouldnt be a problem

goomer416

10-28-2006, 02:04 PM

Oscars are really nice fish... and really easy to take care of... when i moved outta town for about 3 monthes, my brother didn't take care of my oscar very well... lets just say, i was near tears when i came home and the water was so murky i couldn't see him.... but after cleaning the water, tank, and filter, everything was fine.... just to show you how tough of a fish they are... but dont let somethign like that happen and good luck!

DemonShark

10-28-2006, 03:41 PM

Kk He Is Still Though Hiding And He Isnt Eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

goomer416

10-29-2006, 04:16 AM

well what are you fedding him??? and is it the same he was fed be4.... my friends oscar is very picky... he wont eat live food, just pellets, and flakes...

Full3R

10-29-2006, 05:51 AM

My first oscar Finn was a bit of a loner at first, he hid alot and didnt eat for a while so i put a few live mosquito fish in and he recognized me as food when i went near the tank and from there on ate anything i gave him hes roughyl 3 - 4 years old now and is close to 12 inches yay i love him

DemonShark

10-29-2006, 12:06 PM

I dont got mositoq fish!!! What should I feed him?

Juannie

10-30-2006, 02:44 AM

Thanks guys,
That's actually my oscar in my avatar pic - he's a an awesome fish so i don't want to loose him. A pet store recently told me giving them too much protein may be the cause, has anyone got any thoughts on this? I've given him a lot of frozen bloodworm & cichlid mixes, pellets and flake. It's only a really tiny hole but I'm keeping an eye on it to make sure it doesnt get worse.

DemonShark

10-31-2006, 02:13 AM

So what should I do??

goomer416

10-31-2006, 02:24 AM

giving him time is always a good thing, and hes prolly eating just not when ur around... some fish dont eat when ur watching them... my uncles parannahs are known to do this, and maybe some oscars are the same

DemonShark

10-31-2006, 01:03 PM

Hes extremmly shy

Lady Hobbs

10-31-2006, 02:16 PM

He's probably out and about at night when the lights are off.

Fish can be so odd. Four days ago I decided to change the gravel in my 20 gallon that houses Hi-Fin white tetra's and neons. I just removed the gravel and cleaned the tank and tossed the plants in to float until I could get to the store to buy new gravel. Ya Know, these fish would not eat the 3 days there was nothing in their tank. The food just layed on the bottom. Last night I added new gravel and they are eating like hogs today again.

They just need to get used to their environment but yours should be coming around by now. Do you have the light on too much you think?

DemonShark

10-31-2006, 09:25 PM

No I dont have too much light

Juannie

11-01-2006, 12:11 AM

Does anyone have any ideas whether what I've fed my oscar would cause HITH? I've been feeding him bloodworm, sometimes frozen beef, pellets, flake & shrimp pellets. A pet store told me sometimes protein was the cause, but he's eaten the same mix for over a year. Any thoughts greatly appreciated as I don't want to loose him.

DemonShark

11-01-2006, 01:07 PM

To Juannie: it might be protein(too much) or it could be rotten fish food. I read an article on rotten fish food which will create hole in the head.

To everyone else: My oscar has come out and I got to see him more!He has a huge mouth and was eating like a pig! His one fin looks smaller than the other so I think he might have fin rot when I got him. Ill try to get pics in

Juannie

11-01-2006, 11:54 PM

[QUOTE=DemonShark]To Juannie: it might be protein(too much) or it could be rotten fish food. I read an article on rotten fish food which will create hole in the head.

Thanks DemonShark - that's helpful. Sounds like your new friend is finally coming out to play that's unreal. Hope his fin heals.