Oscar sickness

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convict360

convict360

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Had a new baby O for about a week now, just back from the cinema and he's bouncing around the tank; bumping into things and now lying on the gravel.

Going to be so pissed if its parasites again, 95% of Oscars I get have parasites. :mad:

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What size tank is he in? and did you test water parameters? Why are they getting parasites? Bad store you're buying them from?
 
92 gallon, 50% changes a week just now. Looked fine in store, I have bad luck with these things; he looks emaciated grrr

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I would do an Epsom salt treatment in the water and raise the temps a tad. Do more frequent smaller water changes for the next week, maybe 10-20% every other day. Try something like NLS thera a for feeding. Not sure if you do or not, but do not feed feeder fish as they frequently contain parasites. If he survives look into a uv sterilizer as it may prevent future parasite issues (though it will do nothing for an infected fish).
 
Good shout. I never use feeders, I dosed regular salt the other day, but if he is still crappy tomorrow then I'll probably isolate him. Perhaps I'm just destined never to successfully keep Oscars haha

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LOL, probably just a bad source you got him from. I can't imagine why he'd be sick but no other fish in the tank. Good luck with him.
 
Cheers, its been strange the last few times with parasites; my convict had them, and other Oscars. All other tank inhabitants were unaffected. Will update on him for sure though bro

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