Here's what happens when an oscar isn't housed correctly

[twhittle]

My friend who owns an lfs had a guy turn this oscar in. It was kept he thinks in a 29 gallon and was done so for years. It lacked regular water changes. This fish is maybe 7-8 inches in length and at its age should be 12 inches or more. His HITH has healed up and he's active. Just very stunted...

 

[wednesday13]

Looks like a short body... i dont think it had anything to do with tank size.

 

[wednesday13]

shortbody oscars... has nothing to do with stunting...its genetics

 

[kno4te]

Lools to almost be a SB Oscar as well. Nice color.

 

[twhittle]

He was in pretty crappy shape when he came in, so he assumed stunted.

 

[Ihsnshaik]

He's a short body Oscar.

Pretty neat a 29 is not bad for that type of fish seen worse but 55 gallon is ideal for SB and normal body 125

 

[krichardson]

Shortbody Oscar.....or stunted, not sure which is worse.

 

[Kayzee]

I think he looks awesome.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

I like him and I'm not usually into sb stuff, man.