Hello and help needed

[jeebat1]

I have oscars, one is floating on his back. He isn't dead, but really sick I think. What do I do. Can they be taken to the vet??? or Pet store for help??
I am serious, They have never done this before. I haven't had any problems with them. And they are really large. What do I do?????

[Drumachine09]

I have oscars, one is floating on his back. He isn't dead, but really sick I think. What do I do. Can they be taken to the vet??? or Pet store for help??
I am serious, They have never done this before. I haven't had any problems with them. And they are really large. What do I do?????

What size tank, what are you feeding, how big are they, what tankmates, and what filtration?


Welcome to the A.C.!


You will get more and better answers if you post your question in the right section though, just for future referance.

[jeebat1]

What size tank, what are you feeding, how big are they, what tankmates, and what filtration?


Welcome to the A.C.!


You will get more and better answers if you post your question in the right section though, just for future referance.
This is my first time using this site, so I am not up to speed on the how to do things. 150 gallon tank , 2 ocars 10 inches or more long, I have 2 oscars I feed them live nimmows

[Rue]

...not enough info. to guesstimate...but I'd do a 50-75% WC immediately...

[cocoa_pleco]

if its really bad, take him to the vet as gently as possible

[Lady Hobbs]

Totally agree with Rue. Large water change stat and do large water changes weekly and gravel cleaning.

[atomiknachos]

Some more info on fish's condition and behavior would help, too.

Any wounds or sores? Any spots or small bumps? Any streaking or blotches which resemble blood below the skin? Anything unsual at all with external appearance?


Does he seem perfectly healthy but unable to sit upright in the water?
-in that case he may have an injured swim bladder, the organ which is responsible for balance and positioning upright.
Any flicking/flashing? (sudden movments to rub against an object in the aquarium, usually associated with irritation from external parasites.)
Does he still accept food, or try to eat?

[Lady Hobbs]

I have to think such none of this was mentioned in his post that none apply.

[jeffs99dime]

i agree hobbs. welcome to a.c. jeebat1:c5:

[crackatinny]

Welcome to AC:22: .

The more info you can give, no matter how silly it sounds, will help members to try and help with your oscar.

[RobbieG]

Welcome to AC

Good luck with your Oscar seems like you've gottine some good advice so far