Help getting oscars to breed.

[AnthonyFish20]

My oscars laid eggs the first batch was infertile and 3-4 weeks later they started picking and cleaning the flower pot I added. Ive been doing 10-20 percent water changes every other day any other tips they keep cleaning and moving around stuff tail whipping and lip locking.
Also I have a male and female not 2 females.

 

[LBDave]

How old are they?

 

[AnthonyFish20]

How old are they?

Around 2 years at least.

 

[d033ie]

If they're already breeding they are comfortable with their environment. Feed them some high protein foods and turn the heat up. Works every time in my tank. Might work don't hurt to try.

 

[Jexnell]

Could also try a cold water change, to simulate spring flooding.

 

[d033ie]

Could also try a cold water change, to simulate spring flooding.

Very true Jexnell, I do a good cold water change every now and again. Good mention!

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Could also try a cold water change, to simulate spring flooding.

Im gonna try tht the water changes ive been doing have been tank temp 78-80 degrees.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

If they're already breeding they are comfortable with their environment. Feed them some high protein foods and turn the heat up. Works every time in my tank. Might work don't hurt to try.

You think I should try some live food like crickets ive read up tht also helps.

 

[d033ie]

Crickets can be good source of protein. You could also feed them earth worms, krill for some reason makes my fish active as hell. That also can be an option!

 

[d033ie]

Reaction can differ from different types of fish. Especially if you allow them to try new things when they're young. Then they tend to be broken in. Other times! when you just feed them the same basic foods. It becomes trial and error, when introducing something new.