New Oscar

[jonny_dw]

Okay so on my day off, went to LFS and got my tiger oscar, was suposed to be 8.99 but got it for 6.00 cause I had to wait abit (nice or what?!) lol

Few questions, its been lieing on the gravel from time to time, I know this is normal sulking behaviour but I was curious as to how long it takes on average for them to settle in and start feeding etc.

Thanks

 

[Ludwig Venter]

Okay so on my day off, went to LFS and got my tiger oscar, was suposed to be 8.99 but got it for 6.00 cause I had to wait abit (nice or what?!) lol

Few questions, its been lieing on the gravel from time to time, I know this is normal sulking behaviour but I was curious as to how long it takes on average for them to settle in and start feeding etc.

Thanks

Just put a coupla live guppy fry in there, & you'll see the difference immediately!

 

[jonny_dw]

Hmm not interested in hikari gold pellets at the moment lol

 

[Davo86]

What size is it? Oscars can in some cases sulk for the first 7-10 days, with IME larger Oscars taking longer to adjust.

 

[jonny_dw]

Only about 2"

 

[Davo86]

Only about 2"

ok, in that case give it 2-3 days and it should start being more active

 

[jonny_dw]

Ok will do thanks, already fond of the little guy,cant wait for it to start growing

 

[minxfishy]

Anything else in the tank with it? If so, what?

Ive found baby O's to be very adventurous after a few hours of settling in, swimming around investigating everything, never yet had one that wouldnt eat either, just give him some time, keep the lights out etc.