brennie91 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hey guys. This is chuck. He's about 6 centimeters long. I've only had him for about 2 weeks and I came home last night and found him like this. What is it and should I be worried and how do I fix it? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpodge Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Looks like he's hurt himself by running into something when he's been spooked. Add some sea salt(non-iodised) to help with the healing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta-Cray_z Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Is there anything on the tank that it could have bumped into as mentioned above? looks like HITH but way to rapid to be anything like that. if it has just ran into something, chuck some aquarium salt into the tank and also some melafix just to help heal the wound. your next biggest concern would be to make sure that it does not get infected with some kind of funal or bacterial infection... As 'he' is still a small fish, they are not always the best at coping with infection. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I agree, he has run into something. Dont stress my oscars have done worse with the glass lids. Salt it up, maybe add some prima mela fix. They are tough but clumsy at the best of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Yep he has jumped and hit the lip that tank lids sit on, I think anyway. Should heal up good with a bit of salt and melafix............. as long as ammonia and nitrite levels are 0ppm or close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennie91 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I wasn't sure what it was so I gave him an 80% water change and refilled the tank with water from one of my other tanks and filtered tap water. I use Prime for conditioner and I gave him a dose of melafix when he went back in. What kind of salt do I need? Where can I get it? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Aquarium salt such as API would be my first choice. But a rock salt that has not been iodised will do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennie91 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 He's in about 20 liters at the moment. How much salt would we need? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Starting with a single tablespoon per 20L is the usual approach. You are going to need a bigger tank, and you are going to hear that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennie91 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I know but he's happy for now. We're looking at at least doubling the size in the next couple of months. We are in the process of setting up a 450l tank to upgrade 2 other tanks so everyone gets an upgrade. If that makes sense? Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennie91 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Shrimp go into a 3 ft tank. Angels, ghost knives, electric yellows, silver dollars etc. Go into the 4 ft, chuck goes into a 50l. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpodge Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 chuck goes into a 50l...... You do know that he will grow to 30cm within a year, a growth rate of 2.5cm per month, eventually maxing out at 35-40 cm. a 50l is just wrong at least give him the 4 ft, angels can have 3ft and shrimp can have the shoe box!!I have 3 10 month old oscars in a 5 ft with the biggest at least 25cm and I am seriously wanting to upgrade!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpodge Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Now I think about it... If he was caged in that 50l he probably hurt himself trying to breakout . Probably extremely jealous of the space the other fish have Oscars are like dogs, they will recognize you when you come to them, they will be glad to see you and they will become your 'other' mans best friend, please give him the love and care he deserves and I promise you, you will enjoy being an Oscar owner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennie91 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 The only reason we haven't upgraded hin yet is we don't have a decent filter for the 4×2×2. We only got him a couple weeks ago and the poor bugger was squished in to a <10l tank. He's a lot happier in the 20l tank but we decided tonight that he will be getting upgrade next month at the latest. We're just hoping to get a 3×2×2 for him before then. Also considering getting Steve at aquarium factory outlet to make a 3×3×2 (l×d×h) for him. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazz Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 The only reason we haven't upgraded hin yet is we don't have a decent filter for the 4×2×2. We only got him a couple weeks ago and the poor bugger was squished in to a <10l tank. He's a lot happier in the 20l tank but we decided tonight that he will be getting upgrade next month at the latest. We're just hoping to get a 3×2×2 for him before then. Also considering getting Steve at aquarium factory outlet to make a 3×3×2 (l×d×h) for him.Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Use a cheap otto internal filter and put him into that 4x2x2 as soon as possible in a 50 litre tank you will need to do 100% water changes several times a day. If not he will suffer from poor water conditions and die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta-Cray_z Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Classic. Sent from my phone with a 5 min battery life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 How is the oscar looking today? Is it still eating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta-Cray_z Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 How is the oscar looking today?Is it still eating? I think breathing should be the first question Sent from my phone with a 5 min battery life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I wasn't gonna say anything, but I have to....wow....just wow. He needs a 4x2x2 min, and 20 or 50 litres its down right cruel Were you aware they grow so big so quick when you got him?? In a tank that size, he will have trouble healing properly. Honestly they grow fast and output mega waste. Good luck with him and I hope you don't stunt him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta-Cray_z Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Why don't you... Chuck... Him in a bigger tank. If your tank can't cater for it fully grown, then don't buy one. Cruellllllll. Sent from my phone with a 5 min battery life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennie91 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 He's fine. Healed up in about 2 days. He eats about 30 pellets twice a day when he doesn't get our shrimp. He seems happy and healthy and about 7cm now. Thanks for the help guys :-) Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennie91 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Btw. He was a gift. No I had no idea how fast or how big he would get. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
