[scarhbar]

I know everyone worries at one point or another about their Oscar (for the most part), and I am no exception, but it really seems like something might be wrong. When I walk up to the tank, it litterally looks dead. It just lays on it's side at the bottom. Not even its eyes follow me. The only time it ever actually comes out to swim, is when I turn the lights off and work on the computer. Even when he does come out, it's kind of a quick jolt from one rock to another. Anything I can do to make it a little less scared of me? It's actually starting to worry me since I've had it for 5 months.

I've heard of feeding it live food

 

[whatupcichlids]

sit in front of it regulary while its bright and feed it food to show him/her that you=food. Worked for me anyway.
Good luck

 

[fishtycoon11]

if it comes out when the lights are off then you might want to get a less bright light.

 

[ceech]

what size tank do you have and is there anything else in the tank with your oscar that may be bullying ?i just sit beside my tank regular to get my fish used of me .i have my oscars maybe 1 month now and they are coming to my hand feeding.