Articles on Keeping Oscar Fish

We have put together various helpful articles that take a little more in-depth look at aspects of keeping Oscars and maintaining a healthy aquarium. 

Oscars Need Big Tanks - Oscar Fish can get very big. They create a lots of waste and therefore need an adequate sized aquarium. You cannot keep these cichlids in a small tank Read Full Article...

The Importance of Owning a Water Testing Kit - When you keep tropical fish it is very important that you have the means and ways of testing your water for being toxins Read Full Article...

How to Cycle an Aquarium - You cannot get an aquarium, put fish in it straightaway and expect them to live. We will give you instructions on how to prepare your aquarium ready for your fish Read Full Article...

New Fish to Your Tank - When you introduce fish to your aquarium for the first time they will often act strangely, this is nothing to worry about Read Full Article...

Your Aquarium Water Has Turned Cloudy - It is not uncommon for aquarium water to become cloudy Read Full Article...

Hole in the Head Disease - This disease can affect not only Oscars, but other cichlids as well. We will give you advice on how you can prevent and cure it Read Full Article...

Fish Medication - Various fish medications that are available on the market Read Full Article...

Treating White Spot Disease - White Spot is a common parasitic infestation that often affects tropical fish. We have provided information on how you can clear this up Read Full Article...

Your Oscar Has Stopped Eating - It is not uncommon for an Oscar Fish to stop eating completely, or sometimes to refuse certain types of food. Here are a few tips that may help your situation Read Full Article...

Your Fish Is Gasping or Breathing Heavily - That can be many reasons why a fish will breathe heavily, here are a few suggestions on why they did it, and how you can stop this from happening Read Full Article...

Humane Fish Euthanasia - Sometimes it is necessary to humanely kill a fish. All efforts should be done to carry out the procedure without stressing the fish are unnecessarily. We will show you how Read Full Article...

Sexing Oscar Fish - Many people want to know how they can sex the Oscar Fish Read Full Article...

Beefheart Recipe for Tropical Fish - Here is a recipe for Beefheart, often fed to tropical fish Read Full Article...

Your Oscar Is Fighting - Information on if your Oscar is fighting, or performing breeding ritual Read Full Article...

Toys for Oscars - Many people like to see the Oscars play. Whether they play on not is for you to decide Read Full Article...

Fish Parasites - Information on parasites in tropical fish Read Full Article...

Overstocking an Aquarium - The worst thing you can do is overstock an aquarium Read Full Article...

Rescue and Adoption - Information on adopting or rescuing an Oscar Fish Read Full Article...

Fish Sleeping - Yes, fish do you actually sleep Read Full Article...

Swollen Abdomen / Stomach - Occasionally you Oscar will develop a swollen stomach Read Full Article...

Oscar Develops a Pimple on Its Chin - It's not uncommon for an Oscar Fish to develop a pimple on its bottom lip Read Full Article...

Aquarium Sump Filter - What is an aquarium sump filter and how does it work? Read Full Article...

Photographing Your Fish and Aquarium - A few tips and tricks on how to photograph your fish Read Full Article...

Can Fish Hear? Information on how fish detect noises and vibrations Read Full Article...

Ammonia in Tap Water - Occasionally you may detect ammonia in your tap water Read Full Article...

Lighting for a Planted Tank - Choosing the correct lighting for a planted tank Read Full Article...

Aquarium Rocks - Choosing safe rocks for your fish tank Read Full Article...

Anti-Septic Fish Care Medication - Occasionally your Oscars either pickup or develop wounds that require medication. Klinic is an anti-septic/antibacterial medication originally made for treating carp, however I found that this product works perfectly okay on Oscars Read Full Article...