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I have 2 oscars in a 125g, both about 9 inches long. the tiger oscar
has been acting strangly. hanging out by himself behind a rock wall i
made, rarely coming to the top for food. sometimes hangs out in the
plants vertically with his head faceing down. seems very lathargic.
he recently cut himself on a rock a week ago, but has been healing. I
see no signs of HITH or anything else. I did a water change, clean out
the tank, filters, added some salt, raised the temp. Any other
suggestions?

It sounds like something has scared him. Has there been any changes in his
world at all recently? New stereo, or furniture in the room moved? Have you
had any guests in your home recently that could have tapped on the tank or
acted aggressively? Aquarium decorations changed or moved around? I think
something has given him a reason to feel insecure, or has scared him.

Watch for 3 things; instability in the water (unable to hold position,
drifting, etc.); fraying of the fins; and redness around the gills. If none
of this occurs, I think he will come out of it in less than a couple of
weeks. GL!

--Mark Stone
The ".Edu" meens i are smart.
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