New oscar has clamped fin after 2 days, help!

Jayfish7

Jack Dempsey
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I recently added a 2" Oscar to my tank.. when i got him from my LFS, his fins and tail where a little nicked up (typical) , day one he ate alittle and chased around a little.. now day 2 i notice his fins/tail looking alittle more beat up , as well as 1 of his fins being clamped and he just hanging around at the top of the tank.. i took him out of my big tank and put him in my smaller one, (much less aggressive fish) hoping the fin clamp is just part of stress and nothing more.. i dont see any white spots or anything..
 

Jayfish7

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The water is fine.. 7.5 ph - 0 amm 0 no2 10 ppm no3 ... Tank mates are bigger and a little aggressive , (oscar gt ..) which is why I removed him . Thinking it may be bullied.. I am just worried he is sick.. But I do to see spots on him.. Could he act this way if bullied? Or does it usually mean sickness?
 

joel

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If its stressed out it could have those symptoms. Little white spots on fins especially if there are some tears are a good indication of trauma. Can you post a pic?


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Jayfish7

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I can't get a good pic :( but he definitely has some nicks on his tail and fins but I know when I bought him 2 says ago he looked alittle nicked... I'm not seeing spots ..
 

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I would keep it separated until it gets larger. clean water and I would add a little aquarium salt to water and it should help it out. Juvenile oscars a huge push overs and get stressed out by tank mates easily.


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Jayfish7

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Yeah that's what Ill do, I am just hoping it's not anything more then that. Wish I could take a clearer pic! I'll try anyways .. And thanks a lot for the advise! Appreciate it!
 
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