u/Belleloo

Image 1 — Loss of color / stress?
Image 2 — Loss of color / stress?
Image 3 — Loss of color / stress?
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Loss of color / stress?

Recently I’ve noticed my Oscar starting to build a big nest in the corner of the tank and staying in that area most of the time. Seems stressed out sometimes when feeding. Won’t come to the surface until I drop the food in / step back but will come up, grab the food and then B line it back to the nest. Color to me also seems to be more washed out.

Ammonia, nitrate, nitrite are all in the green. Temp I noticed today was 84 but it was a hot day and usually is at 80-81 when I do my water changes.

Still eating food, I know they are pouty fish but I just want to make sure color / mood seems normal? Oscar is 7 months old. Thanks!

u/Belleloo — 4 days ago