Recent content by jackafrica

Thanks Lorelei for the advice, it seems like either a bacterial infection, or she is egg bound. The male is fine still. I'm more concerned at what might've changed to allow this to happen, or maybe it is just the way it is. Either way I'll do whatever has to be done to keep her going if...

There's no pinholes in their head. i've seen " hole in the head disease ", nothing like that. Up until the last week they have been fine. The girlie has been going down hill, first the not eating, then the gradual swelling of the gut. She still won't eat, that is to say she is still spittin all...

I live in southern Tasmania, Australia. Rain water here is the purest in the world, having blown 1000s of miles from the nearest landmass of equal latitude across the Indian and Southern Oceans via the Antarctic. Rainwater here is collected, bottled and sold for big money to those who don't...

Hi All, I'm new to this forum, and seeking to find out why my female Oscar ( Lucinda ) is sick. She's one of a pair, up untila week ago has been fine. Stopped eating initially. Now she is somewhat pale and swollen. still not eating. She will be attracted to food, swallow, then spit it...

Hi All, I'm subbing to this forum to try and find out what is making my female oscar sick. The male is is in fine condition. I will post in the appropriate forum to see what can be done to help the sick fish. Thanks, look forward to being part of this site. I love my pair of oscars ;)