HOLE IN THE HEAD DISEASE OSCAR FISH RESCUE + HOW TO CURE (HITH)

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[@ReginaLovesUnicorns]

Hey, it's Regina! Truly, I cannot thank you enough for saving these fish. I'm so, so thrilled to see how amazing they're doing. I knew that since we're in a retail environment, my team would not be able to give them the care they need. I am so thankful that I found you. They're such amazing creatures and deserve a wonderful life. Thank you again

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

Appreciate you putting your trust in us Regina, and thank you for caring enough to find them a good home. They’re doing great, excited to get them in their new pond soon!

[@mydetailedlife6163]

Did they they ever heal up or did the holes take there life's cuss I'm currently dealing with hole in the head an I've been trying everything

[@blazengunnerpaul]

Hi , 👋 👁 have a miniature lemon/albino 🐟Oscar, I’ve noticed about 5 days now that it has like a half hole/sink on its forehead n the middle just above its 👁’s , it didn’t have this when 👁 got it, so I’m not sure if it struck something like the filter funnel 🤔 or if this is the disease , u can c movement n the hole when it comes up close it’s only about 9 months old , this December will b a year that I’ve had it , it’s eating n swimming/ moving normal n eats good! it shares the tank with a short ruby oscar n 2 plecos that’s n the tank , my tank it’s about 55 gallons , ok any suggestions/ advice thanks 🙏👋✌️

[@revibeddiy166]

These oscars definitely fell into the right hands

[@evemaas8894]

Been waiting for this. Thank you for being so kind and knowledgeable I love watching your videos these fish deserve the best life

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

I appreciate that thank you

[@aprilgabrielrodriguez7158]

Doing stuff like this be it ducklings fish turtles heck even helping out fellow people it's about vibes karma and empathy sadly these days they're far and in between so when it's seen it's really appreciated in my household . Stay up and blessed billings fam 💖

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

We appreciate you April and absolutely agree, all we can do is be kind and lend a hand when it’s needed!

[@jdssurf]

Just got two young oscars again to go in my 125 with silver dollars and couple cats............what foods do you recomend to help prevent this, I had it with oscars like 25 years ago, of course I'm quite experienced now, but..........what foods do you recommend? Or other nutrients?

[@aprilgabrielrodriguez7158]

It sucks it can be a plethora of reasons they get the parasite stress bad diet water parameters just sucks seeing fish like this my bf took in 2 lemon Oscars with it kinda bad fixed them up and found a nice respectful n knowledgeable Guy

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

Exactly, it’s such a common disease but thankfully if treated early enough doesn’t have to be anything too serious. Proper diet and clean environment seem to be the best prevention.

[@juniorlovell2833]

Happy & Vibes for the name seems to just fit cause y'all are always happy with what you're doing and it brings good vibes in return 😉

[@garyjerry2294]

How big of a stock pond does 1 Oscar need?

[@juniorlovell2833]

Normally 55 gallons is a good start point per fish I've had 4 in a 120 gallon stock tank as long as you give them the filtration and food and stay on your parameters you should be ok

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

I always say bigger is better and usually 80 gallons very minimum but yes you can get away with less if kept clean and the fish seems happy

[@teamtopshelfprofits4822]

I liked the names Ozzy & Scar I saw someone suggested on TikTok

[@simonmoylan4014]

thats so bad I managed to save an oscar with hole in head with just very clean water it got better but the poor guy still had scars didnt look great

[@ladyofthenorth8560]

You guys are literally amazing. This brought tears to my eyes, i will do everything to blow this up

[@Stixxsy]

So happy to see these guys in a great home!

[@evemaas8894]

That’s right if you take an animal in it’s your responsibility to care for it

[@FuzzieWuzzie]

Hope to see an update video of the Oscar.

[@jarebear1360]

Hey I’m the aquatics guy from petco where you got the fish. Thank you so much for taking Rosie fish I really appreciate everything you do!

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Thank you Jared, please keep him updated on any other rescues that come in.

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

Of course!

[@championphones855]

Great job #housebillings! Love what you do! Cant wait to see them heal up

[@brianreyes4356]

What an awesome rescue you guys really are just awesome ppl

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

Thank you appreciate that

[@davidaltergottjr7855]

How are they doing??

[@colton1255]

How’s the 1000 gallon pond holding up? Any bowing? If it holds up for a year or more I’m probably gunna build one for my rescue room

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

That’s awesome I’ve added some bracing since the initial build and I’d definitely recommend 2” wood if planning for long term. Thankfully I won’t need this too long we’ll be moving to a bigger property but overall the design’s held up so far

[@yourefantastic2559]

They already look so much better at the end of this video awesome job you’re a good person

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

They’re honestly doing great much better than I expected

[@steveizzi4411]

Help I listened to my local pet store and put bottle water in my tank with a 50% water change. My Oscars were laying down and look like they are getting hole in the head also grew algae. I just did a 25% water change. They are now up and moving. Im going to get the chemicals you recommend. Is there a way to contact you?

[@hunterenglert2692]

Love the vids keep it up

[@hackerjack1055]

I was going to try and save these guys im glad you got them i have been waiting for this video

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

That’s awesome they’re great fish and they’re healing up quick!

[@Fishfrank-eb7xe]

What you guys are doing is amazing keep up the good work

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

Greatly appreciate that thank you

[@GKZ_29]

Hi, you know the metroplex can I use that in my tank with other fish ? Like my severum has it at a early stage but nothing else does would I be able to use the metroplex with the other fish in there ?

[@donetoldyaso.99]

My oscar has battled with hith for years. I always have good parameter for my water, nitrates never above 40ppm usually closer to 15-20 and hes in a 90 gallon by himself. I treat him with ap general cure and it works for a bit but always come back. Does metroplec have a different proprietary blend?

[@roccosexoticpets194]

Best KZbinr I’m saving up for a pool pond in spring!

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

That’s awesome what do you plan on putting in there

[@roccosexoticpets194]

My red tail catfish and my tiger shovel nose

[@zool8139]

I had activated carbon in my filter and my oscar got hole in the head. Taken the carbon out the filter done 3 water changes. I hope he pulls though. I never new it was a problem for fish. He has been in the tank with it for over 6 months and has only become a problem in the last week. Hope it's that and the problem is solved

[@priteshmohite3077]

I want to upgrade my res turtle tank he male how much size of an aquarium should i upgrade to as his forever home?

[@brendalizarraga1210]

What do you recommend feeding them while medicating the water? Instead of the floating food?

[@erikachavelas9137]

You are so nice with what are you saying. Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@1stsinfullsaint]

I would try to do the water change at different times from the filter cleanings only so your not killing off all the good bacteria at once

[@firewaterkennels]

So glad they are doing better! You guys rock!

[@DawnMichele]

Hello. I have a 7 year old Oscar named Big Boy in a 125 by himself. I just noticed today he has a little lesion above his eye. The Ammonia is 0 The Nitrates are between 10 & 20. and the Nitrites are 0. I do once a week water changes. I ordered Metronidazole from the Fish Pharm today and will treat him for 10 days. Am I doing the right thing? Thank you.

[@turkey5981]

If you just bought a new filter or filter cartridge it could be the carbon, the carbon filters have been linked to the disease in a few cases, good luck

[@ashleysmagicalcorner8198]

Hey! Can I use general cure tablets for this disease?

[@FuzzieWuzzie]

Ohh that poor Oscar, hope it get well soon.. 💪🏼😎

[@for4me2use]

When you were vacuum out the tank what was that you were using as a pump? 7:18

[@lauralopez2781]

Good job! I really love your videos! I have been following you since October but I really like your Chanel !!

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

Thank you for the love and support!

[@dansaquariumandmore]

Brilliant

[@pl-vb3dr]

my goldfish died hole in head

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Thank you for rescuing them. With not being a huge fish keeper except breeding fancy tail guppies, I am curious is this the same flesh eating bacteria that effects humans normally with a slight wound before becoming infected? I believe it effected dogs periodically also. Is this the same bacteria?

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

This parasite is not transferable to humans but it could be something similar.

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

@@HOUSEBILLINGS ... Okay thank you. I noticed the bacteria I referred to has effected many tourist and a few locals around more stagnant areas of water in and around the Tampa Bay area usually once or twice a year there is reports of it occuring. It has even found its way entering Jacuzzis around these beach hotels at times and seemed to survived, how? I am not sure with chemicals utilized so I predict people entered some of the stagnant bay area locations, became infected already before entering hotel pools and what not. To keep safe here, it's best to actually swim where there is constant moving water such as on the actual gulf coast beaches (not the bay areas) and or in any of the springs. But I noticed in other states, this same bacteria has been reported to effect dogs and humans alike in lakes. So if this is a seperate flesh eating bacteria, it's obviously in aquatic animals that I just never heard about. I keep all my turtle enclosures spotless with steady high powered flowing filtration system so I have never seen this nor heard of it before that you described in which I thank you.

[@tonyarrington8364]

Any updates?

[@OscarRodriguez-vq5ne]

It’s cool to see that they are doing good so far hoping for a full recovery keep doing what you guys are doing good work

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

This will be a long road but i cant wait to see them in all their beauty again

[@krystinlyn1976]

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!

[@outsidergaming6957]

I have 2 oscars one has hole in head really bad. I’ve been doing 50 percent water changes 1 a week. I added another filter for the back of the tank. My other Oscar does not have hole in head but the behavior has completely changed. I have been treating the tank with antibiotics with no success. I’m going to start doing water changes every day. Please any suggestions to help. I have a 65 gallon tank my Oscar are bigger then your hands in size. I’ll do whatever I can ty there my buddies there not just fish.

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

Hey Carl, they really need a bigger aquarium if you want me to be honest. Two oscars need minimum 100 gallons. Water quality is super super important. Water changes every two days for right now would be best. Feeding a good diet of protein and veggie waffers will help. Add aquarium salt when you change the water

[@outsidergaming6957]

@@HOUSEBILLINGS ty for the reply and yes I’m realizing I need a bigger aquarium. I have a fish store that’s willing to take them so I’m gonna try and get them into better shape first. I hate to give them up but if someone else can enjoy them and there quality of life improves its for the best. I can’t add salt I think because I have snails in the tank as well.

[@Bonniesfaves]

TikTok sent me here. Hopefully you get the following here too. Are you on Patreon?

[@HOUSEBILLINGS]

Not yet but we have thought about it for sure!

[@Bonniesfaves]

@@HOUSEBILLINGS I follow a few rescues, to help monetize content, and they almost all have patreon. It helps, even just a little.