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Is My Oscar Fish’s Skin Peeling Off? (4 Causes of Lost Scales)

August 24, 2022May 23, 2022 by Jeff
White Oscar Fish in Freshwater Tank

Oscar fish are some of the most appealing cichlids to own. They’re very interesting to observe and people love their big personalities. You want to do your best to care for these fish so you can enjoy them for a long time. Since they’re hardy fish, they’re fairly simple for most people to take care … Read more

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Oscar Fish Popeye Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

August 13, 2022May 23, 2022 by Jeff
Closeup of Eye on an Oscar Fish

It can be troubling when your Oscars aren’t doing well in your tank. You know that they’re hardy fish, but that doesn’t mean they’re invincible. In fact, they are susceptible to several diseases. Have you noticed that your Oscar’s eye looks funny as of late? If the eye appears to be protruding from its head, … Read more

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How to Treat an Oscar Fish with Hole in the Head Disease

September 4, 2022May 23, 2022 by Jeff
Oscar Fish Swimming Near Gravel Substrate in Tank

You love your Oscar fish and you just want it to remain healthy for a long time. These fish are hardy and they shouldn’t be too tough to take care of even for beginners. Despite this, Oscar fish can still get sick. Things can go wrong that will cause the fish to experience various illnesses. … Read more

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Why Is My Oscar Fish Hiding? (5 Common Reasons)

July 5, 2022May 23, 2022 by Jeff
Beautiful Albino Oscars Schooling in Tank

So many people enjoy caring for Oscar fish in their home aquariums. They’re rather big fish, but they can be great pets overall. If you have enough room for these large cichlids, it’s going to be satisfying to care for them. They’re hardy and they have amazing personalities that will make them fun to observe. … Read more

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Oscar Fish Fin Rot (Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)

September 7, 2022May 23, 2022 by Jeff
White Oscar Fish Swimming in Tank With Other Oscars

You want your Oscars to be in good shape for a long time to come. They’re fun pet fish that can be a joy to own. These fish are known to live for many years. They can live between ten and twenty years in captivity if you care for them optimally. Of course, they might … Read more

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Why Is My Oscar Fish Not Active? (4 Common Reasons)

October 2, 2022May 23, 2022 by Jeff
Tiger Oscar Fish With Bright Red Scales

It’s no secret that Oscar fish are some of the best pet fish you can buy. These fish are so much fun to care for. If you own an Oscar fish, you already know how great they are. They’re large fish that can be a bit tough to find room for, but they’re great for … Read more

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10 Common Cichlid Diseases and Illnesses

September 4, 2022May 10, 2022 by Jeff
Lemon Yellow Lab Cichlid Resting Near a Rock in a Tank

You know that most cichlids are very hardy fish that aren’t too easy to kill. They’re good fish for beginners to buy since they won’t die after a few mistakes are made. That doesn’t mean that they won’t die at all, though. These fish can still get sick when certain things happen in the tank. … Read more

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Why Do Cichlids Shake? (5 Common Reasons)

May 18, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff
Pair of Black Ram Cichlids Near Bottom of Tank

You love your cichlids and you want to see them thrive in your fish tank. For the most part, these fish are rather easy to care for. Most people have an easy time learning to take care of these fish. They’re hardy fish that can survive even if you make a few mistakes here and … Read more

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Why Are My Cichlids Dying? (9 Common Reasons)

May 23, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff
White Cichlid in Front of Dark Rocks in Aquarium

Cichlids are considered to be pretty good options for beginners. Many types of cichlids are hardy and that makes them simple enough to care for. Even as someone who doesn’t have a lot of experience, you should have a pretty easy time with cichlids. Of course, the fish can still die if certain things go … Read more

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Why Is My Cichlid Not Eating? (Common Causes to Consider)

August 13, 2022May 3, 2022 by Jeff
Aulonocara OB Cichlid Swimming With Other Cichlids in a Tank

Cichlids are great fish that you’re going to love keeping in your aquarium. There are so many different types that it’s easy to find fish that will appeal to you. You want to do a good job of taking care of these fish. Thankfully, cichlids are fairly hardy and they’re pretty good fish for beginners. … Read more

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