http://forum.aqua-fish.net/ A forum devoted to aquarium fish, plants, techniques and fish keeping as a whole. en http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=my-oscar-acts-scared-of-me#1 i have a 12“ tiger oscar everyone says that they let you know when there hungry and act happy to see you but mine swims away to the bottom when i open the tank why is this do’s anyone no? sk843326 2010-09-29 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=my-oscar-acts-scared-of-me#2 maybe they were scared,..and maybe they are shy...! don't worry, just take a little time on knowing each other...just kidding...really, maybe they are only stressed or shocked. http://angelfishinfo-jaybee.blogspot.com/2010/09/acclimating-new-angelfish.html jaybee 2010-09-30 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=my-oscar-acts-scared-of-me#3 my advise is that,..still continue on taking care of them...good luck angelfish jaybee 2010-09-30 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=my-oscar-acts-scared-of-me#4 Your Oscar hasn't settled in the tank properly and is showing signs of being moody. How large is the tank as for a 12" Oscar the tank should be at least 50 gallons and to keep the water quality high regular water changes must be performed at least 15 % weekly mickey 2010-09-30 http://forum.aqua-fish.net/?topic=my-oscar-acts-scared-of-me#5 i have it in a 100g tank i think its is coming around now it is starting to come a little closer to top each time could it be that i bought him this big and he dosnt no me well enough yet cause he has all kinds of energy n dosnt act in shock,sick or stress thanks for everything guys. sk843326 2010-10-01