I recently went on a vacation just for the weekend when I got back home my tiger oscar was missing scales on both sides of his body and he looked pretty well beat up none of the other fish in the aquarium has any damage to them is this normal for oscars or should I be worried

Have you got any rock or sharp objects in the tank? it is possible that your Oscar bashed himself again something. However, to be on the safe side, could you post a photograph please? we would like to rule out any other cause of the missing scales. In the meantime, make sure the water is in very good condition, this will help with the healing process if it is just a case of the Oscar passing itself again something.

Please try and post in the appropriate forum, makes life easier for everyone:)

I tried to send a picture with the post last night and it said the size of it was too large but I will try to post one for you

p.s. I don't know if I said this or not but welcome back