Hey, i just purchased my first Oscar yesterday. his name is Big Earl and hes is fairly shy , hes just a coupple of inches long about 3-4 and whenever i come into my room (before he sees me) hes swimming around fine . but then when he sees me he goes to the bottom of the tank and stands still or he goes under his rock as if i were abusing him daily (sometimes its a tilt). but at first i thought he was sick and i checked the water and everything reads nearly perfect. any advice on how to make him more fond of me.. Also he is not yet eating ive had him for almost 2 days now?
PS- I always do my homework after school right next to him. to try to bond with him.

whats the readings of the water?
ammonia
nitrite
nitrate
also takes a while for a oscar to become comfturable around a person
but not to long once it learns u give it food haha

Yes rightly said.. oscars have a dog like nature.. they can identify their owners.. and they are a timely eater.. and yes they are SUPER picky about the food.. they are messy eaters too..

if you changed or intent to change its food from what it was fed at the shop.. try not feeding it for 4 - 7 days.. or just put very very little food..

before all of this.. pls post your tank readings.. NH4 NO3 NO2 PH

btw.. congtrazzz on the O.. and welcome to our community

i think you should give him sometime to get used to the new environment. once he is familier with the new environment and the owner he will be right at the front of the tank whenever you pass by.
just feed him with quality food and keep the water parameters good

x2.. time is answer to many question

If your waterquality is fine, you should spent time in front of your tank.
Just sit down and talk to your fish and interact with your oscar.
IMO the fish will get used to you that way and will recognize you in no time.
I have a new tiger that was very shy and spooked easily, but after a month he even started to eat pellets from my hand yesterday.
You won't be the only one talking to your fish.

hehhe.. @ Noddy.. this reminds me of love romance advice.. tips on how to impress a girl.. oops an Oscar fish

lol, never underestimate speaking to your fish.
I am convinced it helps your O recognize you.
Handfeeding can be a good help to make less spooked.
Training them with food, like with your finger dipped in bloodworms also really helps.
I'm quite expierienced here and i love to amaze my guest with the handfeedingshow!

This is perfectly normal, its can take up to a week or so for them to get used to their new home

Noddy wrote:


you know I do something similar too its total fun

haha aight well everyday i do my homework with him..

Okay every thanks for the advice im going to get the exact reading of the water as soon as i get a kit .. i found out my readings were fine Before i bought the fish. i took in a sample of my water .