Just a little frustrated....

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kperkin1

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Aug 19, 2008
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mint hill, nc
My biggest oscar (about 7 in) has had problems with his health since i got him from petsmart. he had HITH when he was about 2 in and it seemed to have gone away or at least stopped. But of course it's back and worse than ever, his eyes got dark which i've never seen and he has a few new holes. Also there are some black patches on his head that i don't ever remember seeing and they just don't look normal. sorry no pics i'll try and get some later. I'm doing a salt heat treatment and i'm just wondering if this will help.
Tanks size is 125, tank mates one male convict, another o about 6in and a JD about 3in. none of them show any of his symptoms
 
Are your nitrates well under 20 ppm with an API liquid test tube kit? Do you feed a varied diet with plenty of greens like zuchinni & peas? A good quality pellet? Vitamins?
Check out OscarFish.com for good Oscar information. They do know Oscars.
 
Agreed, feed a vary diet as explained above. feed 1/2 the amount of food. and keep with water changes.
 
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