Why won't he grow?

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30g wouldn't stunt the growth that much. Probably due to his apparent deformity. If not then is he getting enough food? I had an oscar that grew really slowly, then stopped at just over 6". He had been bullied beyond belief in the pet store. Ripped fins, missing scales, the works. I felt sorry for him. I figure that is why he never got very big, even though he became quite healthy and active. Also heard of a similar story from another guy with an albino oscar. It had a broken jaw though and other worse problems. He saved it just before it wen into the trash. Is bullying a possible cause for your JD?
 
Definitely not doing the fish any favors by keeping it in a 30 gallon tank...

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At a mere 2.5 inches long, this fish has plenty of room in a 30 inch tank.

It must just be related to it's condition. I agree, it does look deformed or of poor genetics. Perhaps that's why it previous fought the other one.

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Eventhough it is a special needs fis I think it looks pretty cool.
 
At a mere 2.5 inches long, this fish has plenty of room in a 30 inch tank.

It must just be related to it's condition. I agree, it does look deformed or of poor genetics. Perhaps that's why it previous fought the other one.

Fishkeeping is my cocaine.

Sure it has enough room but the OP said the fish is about 2 years old... No 2 yr old JD should be kept in a 30gal tank IMO no matter how jacked up it looks

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