Why won't he grow?

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AshKetchum said:
He did say 2 years old and 2.5 inches that's not horrible to put him in a 30g


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That fish should be around 7-8" at that age... just because it's stunted doesn't mean u should just keep it in a 30gal tank forever. If he's had the fish for over a year and its still not growing, why not give the poor guy some more space??? Definitely won't hurt

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falcon1 said:
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?
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I think bullying could have been a problem before I got him. He was in a 140 with 2 8" oscars, a 10" pleco, and a 5" pike cichlid. When I got the setup I separated the JD in to his own 55 gallon (he hardly ate and swam around) , then about 4 months ago I moved him to a 30 gallon with a few convict fry. He swims a lot now and is eating anything I give him. I have the option of moving him to a bigger tank if needed to.


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