Long Finned Oscars?

[Knife_Punch]

I wanted to get some opinions on what people thought about the LF Oscars, does anyone have some? Are they pretty hearty? Health Problems?

I was at my LFS restocking on food when I came across them.. I had only seen pictures and was tempted to buy, but they seem like most LF'd fish, slow and a bit stressed.

Thoughts anyone?

Thanks!
Knife_Punch

 

[nmadsen4]

long fins are easy targets for fin nipping. other than that they're just the same as regular oscars.

 

[Ak-Kronic]

I think they are a nice change from what you normally see as far as oscars go. but they will look like crap if their fins are tore up all the time.

 

[Yanbbrox]

Interesting, first time I've seen one

 

[Austin]

got rid of mine cause the aro kept shredding his fin. other than that they're nice

 

[kmk83]

Wow those fish are really nice. Iv'e never seen one of those

 

[chefjamesscott]

i was at the petsmart a few weeks back gettting some filter prime etc.. took a look at the fish and there in the oscar tank was this little guy

never seen one before but thought he looks different so I bought him an put him in my fry grow out tank will see how he looks later in life

 

[Ak-Kronic]

was he reg price?? like 8-15bucks???

 

[Damon0306]

Saw 2 very nice long fin Albinos at my LFS last week, have never seen LongFinAlbinos ever, not even normal LongFins this nice.

I always wanted one but they were close to impossible to find.

Both of them looked fine, although one was much larger.

I BET a dedicated tank for one, would produce a MASTERPIECE. I've looked for one for so long but never had any luck.

I've always been a BIG fan of butterfly KOI, so long-fin oscars, esp albino longfins have always caught my eye.

 

[dragonfish]

I have two, an albino and a red tiger. Other than the longer finnage they act just like any other oscar.