What do you guys think of this juvenile Oscar?

[Ansorgii]

I recently saw this juvenile Oscar in a store with a bunch of white ones with various notes of black in them. I am not an Oscar expert but it intrigued me a lot. So I wanted to ask around here if you think he might develop into something interesting. I am just used to seeing the classic and young tiger oscars. Thanks

 

[Ansorgii]

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[danotaylor]

If by “interesting” you mean unique, then probably not. That’s a pretty typical pattern for a young oscar. The degree of coverage at its age may result in a high coverage adult, which would be attractive, but not necessarily unique.

 

[Ansorgii]

If by “interesting” you mean unique, then probably not. That’s a pretty typical pattern for a young oscar. The degree of coverage at its age may result in a high coverage adult, which would be attractive, but not necessarily unique.

Thanks!

 

[HUKIT]

As Forest Gump would say Astronotus ocellatus are like a box of chocolates as you never know what you’re going to get. What they look like now with be nothing like when he’s an adult.

 

[Jexnell]

Oscar fry appearance and the final adult appearance are two separate things.
As an example I started with this girl.

My son picked her out. She had six dots or so of orange on each side.

Now add 1 year of growth and she turned into this.


I have seen it here many times. A Oscar fry looks one way, then grows into a completely different look. All you can do is strap into the roller-coaster and enjoy the ride.