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oscars
Nov 4, 2006 18:47:58 GMT
Post by HELP on Nov 4, 2006 18:47:58 GMT
My two oscars are fighting what will i do HELP?
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oscars
Nov 4, 2006 19:10:53 GMT
Post by janette on Nov 4, 2006 19:10:53 GMT
There are two possible outcomes for this type of behavior. First you have a male/female pair that are getting ready to breed, or are "flirting" and pairing off for future mating (9" and under, they will do this even as small as 2"). Or secondly your fish are competing for dominance in the tank; generally the weaker fish will submit and nothing bad will happen, however Oscars can be very territorial and have been known to fight to the death over it. In either case be sure to watch them closely to make sure no serious damage is caused.
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oscars
Nov 7, 2006 22:37:58 GMT
Post by ORCA. on Nov 7, 2006 22:37:58 GMT
A couple of questions.
How long have they been together?
What size tank are they in?
Has one been in the tank for awhile and you have just introduced the second one?
As janette says Oscars are very territorial and aggressive, I have had very passive one's and VERY aggressive. The chances of putting two grown Oscars together are unlikely.
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