i was in a pet store today and i looked at the fish and this Oscar caught my eye it was an albino it looked like it was malting it scales were not smooth like most Oscars i was wondering if this is normal or is it some kind of sickness i did not buy him

tkoe666 wrote:
you made the right move.... healthy fishes will always sport firm and smooth scales. if the scales is protruding, or somewhat misplaced, it is sign of sickness. local fish shop usually neglect their fishes and when costumer bought them..... they brought home sickly fishes.

i use this store alot never had a problem before they are good owner has never had this happen asked me how to go about treating it any ideas?? i told them to change the water and treat it for parasites did i forget anything

it could also be because of fighting between 2 or more fishes..

was reading in freshwater fish for dummys (my mom got me this for xmas) seen a pice about tuberculosis can Oscars even get this i have no idea