Oscar fish changes color
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Cichlids in particular do this when they are stressed, mood change or if they are ill. How long has your aquarium been setup ?
What are your water parameters?
my oscar does the same thing. when hes happy (eating worms or terrorizing smaller fish) hes gorgeous black blue and gold. when hes stressed (getting abused by my flowerhorn or jd) he turns poop green.
Also adult oscars turn a somewhat different color as they age, the dark juvie coloration and mottling is quite temporary.
They will stay darker if the back and 2 small sides of the tanker blackened, but if the 3 sides of the tank are left transparent near a beige or white wall, or with a predominantly white substrate, they will probably lighten dramatically.
In nature, in a bright, light brown habitat they tend to match the color of their surroundings
They will stay darker if the back and 2 small sides of the tanker blackened, but if the 3 sides of the tank are left transparent near a beige or white wall, or with a predominantly white substrate, they will probably lighten dramatically.
In nature, in a bright, light brown habitat they tend to match the color of their surroundings
Thank you very much for the information! I'm sorry if this reply was late, my baby oscar is still a bit of olive green, I have purchased a 180 gallon tank (the largest one available) and a filter, the water temperature is at 77F and its clean. Thank you for the reply. I really appreciated it and very helpful, I thought its something I should worry about
How long was the tank up and running before adding your Oscar?
As mentioned, Oscars change with mood, age, diet.
Oh, before I bought the baby oscar its been there like 1 week because a friend of mine told me to put the water as the bacteria or something will form and its helpful. Im sorry if I didnt know anything but Im willing to learn. Thanks!