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weighates Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 44 Votes: 1 Registered: 20-Jun-2005	I love my oscar to death but he seems bored alot of the time. I feed him feeder fish every once in awhile but I cant do that all the time. What would be a good toy to put in the tank to liven up his life abit? THanks, Chris
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billyspans Banned Posts: 59 Kudos: 48 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jun-2005	How big is he? What size is the tank? Are you looking for something to be his companion or something he can chase around and eventually eat?
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weighates Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 44 Votes: 1 Registered: 20-Jun-2005	Its a 55 atm and he is maybe 5 in.
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Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I've heard of ping pong (new and rinsed obviously) being used. Might need to put a small stone in it then reseal it up so it doesnt float as much. That or a nice battery operated submarine that you can chase him around with ]. ^_^[hr width='40%']"Has someone taken your faith? It's real, the [link=pain]http://babelfish.qwertydigital.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] you feel. The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
weighates Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 44 Votes: 1 Registered: 20-Jun-2005	LOL. I never thought of a sub. Nice idea babel Chris
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angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Mine likes fishing bobber with the metal insert taken out... I like the sub idea btter though Angel Eel
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wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001	Ping pong ball that floats. Regular changes to the rocks/decor (during wky water changes). Every 2nd week put a few plastic plants in for him to dig up, take them out after 24 hours. Move the bubble outlet each time you clean the tank. A rotation of "enrichment" Just suggestions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~
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sumthin_fishy Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 314 Votes: 16 Registered: 13-Aug-2004	wow carla! after reading that i feel like iv been neglecting my oscars how come you should remove the floating plastics after 24 hrs? mine dont touch the plastics i have in my tank, but they dont seem that bored either. that submarine sounds pretty cool!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01
cichlidiot Hobbyist Posts: 142 Registered: 14-Apr-2004	Take a ping pong ball and poke a mall hole in it to allow it to fill with a small amount of water. This will allow the ball to submerge slightly. My O loves this.
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angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Taking out the plants is just so they dont destroy or eat them Angel Eel
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wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001	how come you should remove the floating plastics after 24 hrs? Don't think it is a must to remove the plastics. But I was thinking that you could put 'em in for a short period of time and take them out again. That way it isn't a constant in the tank, more interest. Also, the dug up plants floating around may not be optimal visual interest for humans, but we are trying to give em something to do so 24 hrs of unsightly is worth it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~
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sumthin_fishy Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 314 Votes: 16 Registered: 13-Aug-2004	my oscars fav toy? unfortunatelly was my BN! :#(:#( was a very stressful experience for all parties involved! Last edited by sumthin_fishy at 04-Aug-2005 22:08[/font] Last edited by Callatya at 05-Aug-2005 08:03
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sumthin_fishy Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 314 Votes: 16 Registered: 13-Aug-2004	hey how come my image doesnt work?!?!
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sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Non-Premium members cannot insert an image directly into a post. The next best thing is just a direct link, like so. [link=http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/z2272579/oscarvsBN.jpg]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/z2272579/oscarvsBN.jpg" style="COLOR: #808080[/link] And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
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wish-ga Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001	Noh, noh, noh! Bad, oscar, BAD! Put the bn down!.... too late. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~
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angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Good pic, but almost sad in a way haahaha Angel Eel
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