tobiwon Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hey I have a wild oscar that I aquired about 5-6months ago he was very shy at first until he learnt were the food came from. He was very curious when he was young but grew more snappy as he got older but he grew up with humpheads and tinanti. He is only in a 4x18x18 at the moment but he is being a such a sook in the tank if I put him in the bigger tanks he picks on the bigger fish and eats all the food till it cant fit and he just swims into it trying to eat more. I put a redhump male in there with him and they just sit at opposite ends of the tank. I was going to add in 8 silver dollars I have next to see if that helps. Has any one else had oscars that are big sooks or know a good mate for him? Any tips or funny fish stories would be great to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 He'll probably like another oscar as a mate, they seem to like being in pairs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithie Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Mine sook terribly when I change their tank around, hide in a corner and refuse to eat for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomartin Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I find my oscars will sulk when there is a sudden dramatic change, such as a water change. But it's getting to that cold time of year, you MUST make sure the tank is warm enough. About this time last year both my oscars stopped eating and were placid. Turned out the water was too cold and they came close to death. And yes, as Finn said, I also find oscars seem happier with other oscars, they're funny things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiwon Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hmm well the tank is on a steady 26 deg and he still eats. Mite try and find another oscar for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
