Sick oscar

[Rshanabrook]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

0

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?

51-60%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

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.

I have a albino tiger oscar and it is gasping for air and wont eat. Water conditions are perfect ph 7.4 ammo 0 nitrate 0 i do wc twice a week 50% there is no marks on his body no marks on his gills and hes not bloated its been only a few days but his behavior changed over night to complete opposite please help

 

[kno4te]

What’s ur temp? Do you have a powerhead? What are the tankmates? Are u treating with a dechlorinator? Also suggest dosing some bacteria in a bottle to the tank.

 

[Rshanabrook]

Temp is 80, no power head i use a penguin 200 filter as of right now they are in a 40 i am about to get a 75, i use api stress coat and i dont uderstand last part

 

[Rshanabrook]

Tank mates are another tiger oscar and 3 gold groumis tiger oscars are only like 2.5 inches gold groumis ar the same size

 

[kno4te]

Temp is 80, no power head i use a penguin 200 filter as of right now they are in a 40 i am about to get a 75, i use api stress coat and i dont uderstand last part

U have no nitrates so ur tank doesn’t look cycled. Adding bacteria will help to seed ur media. There should be some nitrate in ur tank.

 

[tlindsey]

U have no nitrates so ur tank doesn’t look cycled. Adding bacteria will help to seed ur media. There should be some nitrate in ur tank.

+1

 

[tlindsey]

I suggest you take a sample of water to the LFS and have them test all the parameters for you. After you get the test results from the LFS post them so we can better help you. Also 75 gallon not large enough for 2 Oscars invest in a larger aquarium .

 

[Rshanabrook]

U have no nitrates so ur tank doesn’t look cycled. Adding bacteria will help to seed ur media. There should be some nitrate in ur tank.

What would i add to add bacteria

 

[kno4te]

What would i add to add bacteria

If ur not seeding the media the tank won’t be cycled. It’ll stress out ur fish. Are u using a dechlorinator with water changes?

 

[Rshanabrook]

I use api stress coat