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[Rob734]

Hey I'm rob I'm new here and would like to get to know people and gain as well as give tips and advice on caring for fish I have an albino Oscar and an red Oscar both 2 1/2 in. in a 55 gal just got them two days ago they just sit at the bottom of the tank behind plants I don't know what's wrong with them they seem heathy they eat a little, any advice would be cool thanx

 

[melosu58]

Welcome aboard. We are glad you found us here at AA.

 

[DragonFish71]

Oscars like to sulk when they're new to a tank. Or when they don't like the decor, or food or something, anything. Oscars can be big drama queens. it takes fish a few days to get used to their surroundings, so I wouldn't worry about it yet.

Now, it can also be something else:

How long has the tank been set up?

Did you let it cycle? (that does not mean fill and let the filter run for a day, it mean letting the beneficial bacteria build up)

Do you have a test kit and can get the water parameters?

 

[Rob734]

My tank has been set up for months now so the ecosystem is great I recently had a piranha and a Cichlid about 3 1/2 in. Divided in my 55 gal which died of ich I fully cleaned the tank also changed the filters and I haven't checked the ph, nitrite or nitrate yet that may have something to do with it also maybe they just have to get use to theyre new tank but I'll keep u all updated on what's goin on

 

[Mumma.of.two]

My tank has been set up for months now so the ecosystem is great I recently had a piranha and a Cichlid about 3 1/2 in. Divided in my 55 gal which died of ich I fully cleaned the tank also changed the filters and I haven't checked the ph, nitrite or nitrate yet that may have something to do with it also maybe they just have to get use to theyre new tank but I'll keep u all updated on what's goin on

Hi and welcome.
If you cleaned your tank and changed your filter you are likely cycling or mini cycling. Its a good idea to check your ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH ASAP and do a large PWC (partial water change) with a dechlorinator if the ammonia or nitrite is over 0.25ppm and the nitrate is over 20ppm.

 

[Rob734]

Thanx sweetie I sure will and I'll get back with you with updates