Oscar Rescue, Best Way To Proceed

You've done an amazing job by just giving her a better place. A lot of people may frown upon this but maybe live food like feeders? I know a lot say they can introduce parasites but at this point it could be a turn around for a good deal of protein and a predatory feeling for her to search a coiple feeders down. ( I honestly feel bad saying it sorry ). I had a large 7" oscar in a 55 back 35 years ago and that was its staple food. cause I had a 10 gallon under the 55 so I would get 2 dozen and have to do that every 2 weeks at the tune of $.05 per feeder sorry

I don’t think there is anything wrong with it. I hear Oscar’s really like earth worms so that may be a great place to start. They sell red wigglers and night crawlers both at my PetSmart.

Maybe get some tongs and hold the red wigglers near her mouth? The movement might entice her to eat.

 

I will give this a try tomorrow. Just when I think she is ready to let go she sits up and moves around ! I’ll try some worms and I’ll grab some small feeder fish from a local pet store I trust. It can’t hurt at this point ! Thanks so much for your help guys. She’s hanging in there some how !!!

 

Update: still laying on the bottom, won’t touch feeder fish or worms, one of her fins is starting to look tattered as she’s been laying on it.

Someone just told me silica sand (which was recommended by literally everyone ) holds onto ammonia and is actually making things worse but I can’t find any info on that???

She hasn’t lost any of her color and her tail fin and HITH are looking better and better... but I’m unsure how long is fair or ethical to her to keep her alive... should I start considering euthanasia or keep trying ? We upgraded her filter, and we found a 110gallon we could move her to but I'm scared to move her and stress her even more.... I also only have bio filters media for up to 70 gallons, I’m unsure if that would filter a 110 enough ? We have multiple filters we can set up but all with brand new media.

 

I would leave her where she is for now. Do you think she’s suffering? If she’s just lethargic and antisocial I wouldn’t euthanize. Also, I feel like you’ve come this far with her and should see it through if you can.

I seriously have my heart in my throat every time I see there is an update to this thread. I’m always afraid I’m going to come on here and she’ll be gone.

 

I say keep trying, for better or worse. I actually never really advise euthanasia. My philosophy is if the fish dies, then it dies. Sometimes they might even surprise you. But I also don't see the point in giving up yet, since its appearance still continues to be improving. Fish can survive much longer without food than you'd think. Believe it or not, 3 weeks isn't exactly a point where they are starving.

Also, I'd forget moving it to another tank. It's fine where it is now.

 

I typically only euthanize any animal when it is basically on its way out. If they’ve any fight in them at all I keep trying.

 

Thanks guys, she didn’t make it. She gave up her fight Monday, my fiancé found her. I appreciate everyone’s help and guidance!

 

So sad. I was really invested in her story. Now I’m just mad she was kept in such horrid conditions that resulted in her maiming and death.

 

Yeah I know there’s a lot of people
Who start out completely blind (myself) but they had her almost 8 years.. I’m sad her tank is empty now. I know we didn’t have her long but I loved sitting by her tank