Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Ok, so Fb had a ad up saying 2 Oscars and 3ft tank $200.. (Only filtration, a internal, tank is 3x12x12 and fish are 25cm long but og so skinny......) I reply, I will save the Oscars and rehome (keeping one lol) For free and the OP said sure no worries. Go to pick up the Oscars, they are in the worst state ive ever seen Oscars in.... Like no joke. Scales missing, cloudy eyes, furry bodies.. you name it. Get them tubbed, strapped in to the back seat, guys asks about the $100... I state Im rescuing them as clearly stated by pm, and these fish are in such a poor state, $10 would be crazy. Offer to give them back, bloke gives them to me regardless. Cudos to him.... Vids and pics to follow. In a 4x18x18 QT tank for the first three weeks, then the boy has a home (free of charge, regardless of meds used) and im keeping the girl at this stage, taking me to 4 Oscars and a new 8ft tank.... I know. Cue pics and vids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Uploading....where to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Day 1 Added to tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodie7744 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sounds very interesting mate, I'll be keeping an eye on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodie7744 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Man that Oscar is in the worst shape ever. Goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Ill do a day 14 vid, day one in buckets then some pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 They are beautiful now Very lucky fish.... Boy will be going to his new home in the next FN, female will be staying at this stage Don't you follow me on FB Still uploading...slow net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 In buckets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Day 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Bring on the 8x2.5x2 Four Oscars, Omgawd lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORANGEMELLY Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 The difference between day 1 to day 14 is astounding. Your doing an awesome job. I get my first oscar on monday..and he/she will never be found in a condition as bad as those were when you got em if I can help it....now I know who's brain to pick if I have a prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie wonder Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Looking alot better now thats for sure, I love that lemon/orange oscar! Yes looks like time for an upgrade now so you can save more fish, Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Looking alot better now thats for sure, I love that lemon/orange oscar!Yes looks like time for an upgrade now so you can save more fish, Good job! She is a rescue too.....I know, I know.... She has no lower fins. At ALL.... The Albino tiger is also a rescue, but he was in great condition. Normal tigeris my original boy from 4cm.....gotta measure him, buts hes round 35cm for sure O_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Happy to help with ANY questions, just shoot me a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Congrats on bringing the babies back to good health from the brink of death, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piraterides2020 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yeah amazing what clean water and food can do for a fish. People **** me off how the **** someone can walk past any animal in that state day in day out is beyond me. I get angry with people who are just ****ty humans. I think if he asked me for money I would of near dropped him or called the rspca on him and taken the fish. Great job dark one the force is with you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfishy84 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Good work, they are coming along great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigator666 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 next time you'll know, you'll be on the market to buy a "swimming pool" with a free house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellows Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 In buckets You would of thought they were cactus on day 1 well done bringing them back that bloke should of payed you $100 to save them. And how do you tell Male and Female Oscars apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 You would of thought they were cactus on day 1 well done bringing them back that bloke should of payed you $100 to save them. And how do you tell Male and Female Oscars apart Very easy to vent over 20cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie-S/A-C Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Very easy to vent over 20cm "easy"haha.. But i do have a Oscar that you would fall in love with Angel. Ill try and grab a video soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 "easy"haha..But i do have a Oscar that you would fall in love with Angel. Ill try and grab a video soon I find it easy Too much practice? Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 All together O_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORANGEMELLY Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'll ask my first question publicly because your answer might help someone else. This is not about oscars as such but it is about fish, and fish in a bad way. I have posted about this elsewhere on this site (save my flip) but you may be able to help. Several weeks ago I removed the light from my goldfish tank (5ft) 4 comets) to use on new set up for my mbuna. I had loads of alagae growing on rocks, driftwood and back glass as the goldfish loved sucking on it. When I removed the light the algae died (but this did not occur to me at the time) and now have 1 dead, 2 sick and 1 very sick with very bad tail and fin rot. Before my stupid boo boo with the light, the tank was being maintained religiously, water parameters were excellent (0 ammonia, 0 nitrite and nitrates kept under 20.) fish were very healthy, always hungry, growing quickly and active. The algae die off was catastrophic and my fish are not responding to treatment. They are on bottom, two have clamped fins and finrot, the other looks stronger but is not after food and is on bottom too. I have tried rock salt (100% pure), melafix, wardleys fungas ade and mega gravel vac, daily water changes. I have also cleaned canister (with tank water) as this is where dead algae ended up. I am contemplating trying hydrogen peroxide (3%) on fin rot fishes fins as he does not have much left. Is there anything that you can suggest? I am sorry that this is long. They were my first fish and until this happened I had not had a single fish die. I researched diligently for months before I even purchased my first fish and so am really dissapointed that this has happened. It has been a learning experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
