HELP!! My Oscar jumped out of the tank ?

[Joeybsmooth]

He seems to be swimming normally but that is a huge drop for something a little fish. What should I do to make sure he is ok ?

 

[mrfishybetta]

I would monitor him closely, make sure nothing with his swimming changes, and check for cuts/bumps/abrasions. Watch for signs of stress. A clean and healthy tank atmosphere is probably the best thing for him.

 

[islandboy1]

Means he needs a bigger tank. It thinks the space you have provided for it is to small that's why it's trying to jump into a bigger space so to speak


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[Brookster123]

Means he needs a bigger tank. It thinks the space you have provided for it is to small that's why it's trying to jump into a bigger space so to speak


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Bold statement having no info. On the tank.....
Op, keep the water pristine and feed quality food. What size is the tank? Did he get startled from the lights or a loud noise perhaps?

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[HUKIT]

Means he needs a bigger tank. It thinks the space you have provided for it is to small that's why it's trying to jump into a bigger space so to speak


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That's nonsense, Astronotus ocellatus don't jump because they're tank is to small. There are a variety of reasons such as being spooked, chasing other fish/food, poor water quality but the tank being to small isn't one of the reasons.

To the original poster simply keep the water clean and leave the tank lights out for a day or two to help the fish relax.

 

[Joeybsmooth]

He is in a 65 Gal. And he always jumps up when I am feeding him. I use to feed him. I will do a fast water change just to make sure everything is safe and keep the lights out. Thanks.