HELP ME

[Nanoreefer]

I just introduced a new tiger oscar that is about 2-3 inches. He was introduce 30 minutes ago.He is just laying on the tank floor!Help!

 

[Dmaan.]

Oscars are very moody and may take a couple of days to adapt.
Just give it sometime and it will be swimming around in no time!
Try feeding tomorrow.

 

[kperkin1]

He may just be a little spooked. does he have somewhere to hide? my 2 oscars did the same thing... he's probably just fine. they do that when they are upset.

 

[Cross127]

It's called sulking. It's the oscars way of dealing with stress. Leave him be for a couple days. Sit by the tank everyday while doing something like feeding he should come around soon.

 

[Nanoreefer]

Oh ok thanks!Im pretty new to larger cichlids.Not my first,but still pretty new.He has 4 plastic plants(I think oscars like to uproot plants,no live) and 2 caves.Sorry for asking so many questions about oscars,but also should I feed him when I normally feed the others,or should I wait until tommorow?Thanks

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

hes just being a big baby.. =P haha

 

[haynchinook334]

give it time...i'll be alright...how big is the tank he is in?

 

[oneyedfish]

he'll be fine...just give him some time

 

[Nanoreefer]

give it time...i'll be alright...how big is the tank he is in?

Alright thanks.He is fine now,swimming around the tank and eating well.He isn't skittish,either.He is in a 30 growout(he will be eaten by my other larger fish).How long do you think he could last in one?He will be moved to a 55.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

typical of oscars they almost always sulk like that, although just do the typical lookout for parasites etc. while in quarantine