I fed my oscar meal worms, he liked most of it. (1 viewing) (1) Guest
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We decided to get some meal worms for our Oscar... He ate them right up. Just loved them. A little while later, we noticed that he had spit out the skin? of the worms. Has this happened to anyone else?
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Yeah, its nothing to worry about, how big are your oscars? mine are about 5 inches now.
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If you leave them mealworms for a couple of weeks, they gradually change into little black beetles which Oscars love
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Our Oscar is still a baby. He's about 4inches and happier than all get out!!! I'll put some pic's up soon. We ordered an Albino Tiger Oscar and will be Picking him up in 2 days...can't wait!!
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Right now, he's in a 30. We are moving next month, so we're waiting til then to get our 125 that we've been eyeing!!! We don't want to set it up and have to move it.
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ok, hopefully it is next month as well because oscars grow very big and very quick and the last thing you'll want is to stunt his growth.
but good luck with the oscars and the new tank and remember to cycle your new 1 out properly. 
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DarkAngelaR wrote:
We decided to get some meal worms for our Oscar... He ate them right up. Just loved them. A little while later, we noticed that he had spit out the skin? of the worms. Has this happened to anyone else?
no, mine usually swallows the hole worm. well, they crush them firstB)
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SMIKEB... all oscars are different mate, and size will play a part as well,
a 4 inch oscar will have more trouble eating a mealworm whole than a 12inch oscar.
also, some oscars might not like eating the skin of a mealworm
mine both eat the mealworm and then spit the skin out.
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glen2009 wrote:
SMIKEB... all oscars are different mate, and size will play a part as well,
a 4 inch oscar will have more trouble eating a mealworm whole than a 12inch oscar.
also, some oscars might not like eating the skin of a mealworm
mine both eat the mealworm and then spit the skin out.
you don't say, mate:) you're right, all oscars are different.
it's logic................
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PAUL
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juvenile oscars eats everything you put in the tank.
they are always hungry but became tamer as they grew
up. upon reaching the size of 7 to 10 inches, once they
had grabbed a bunch of food, they just swim around unlike
the juvenile that act like a pig who is always hungry even
if their mouth is full. give them varied foods so that they
will not become choosy later on.
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