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As a first time oscars owner, I found out yesterday that two of my three oscars had laid some eggs after finding the eggs in my filter during cleaning. That was really saddening! I had no idea that they were breeding and never dropped in a slate rock; the aquarium had gravel and an undergravel filter. That only thing I noticed was that the tank got really cloudy, and during the weekly water change, I noticed that the water was greasy.

Does anyone have any idea how often oscars breed? Do I have to wait another year? And how should I prepare and what should I do the next time I suspect that they will breed?

No luck in the breeding section of the O world here but Joe has had pairs spawn. I am pretty sure he will be able to give you a little info...Take it away Joe!!
Chuck

Hi Oscarman,

I believe you emailed me, so check your email I replied to it Hey CHUCK, by the way, even though the last time they spawned they caught me by surprise again and water was dirty, I did have a "few" of the oscar fry still left. I wish they'd just tell me like a month in advance EXACTLY Which day they plan to lay Eggs!.....one of these days when i"m less busy i'll make it a game and try to see how high of a percentage I can keep alive Good luck with yours Oscarman!

Joe
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