Oscar fish white patches

[hproxy07]

Have you tested your water?

No

If I did not test my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

61-70%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every month

If I do not change my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

hello, this white patch underneath my oscar wasn't here yesterday. may i know what this is and how to treat it? i also noticed a few small patches on it's side.

 

[Deadeye]

Looks to be the result of an injury - might have gotten infected.
Check your water parameters - 70% a month in a tank with an Oscar is generally not sufficient, so you may be dealing with issues on the water quality front.

 

[hproxy07]

Looks to be the result of an injury - might have gotten infected.
Check your water parameters - 70% a month in a tank with an Oscar is generally not sufficient, so you may be dealing with issues on the water quality front.

appreciate the reply, how many times a month would you recommend i change the water?

 

[Deadeye]

Up it to 70% a week. Oscars are very messy.

 

[hproxy07]

thank you! will do that