-> I have a Red Tiger Fancy Fin Oscar. He is about 6 months old and
-> living in a 20 gal by himself... I was considering putting a Demsey
-> in the tank with him for more "color"... Is this advisable? HE is
-> about 5-6 inches long.. Whenever someone besides me comes into the
-> room he lays on his side and acts dead.. Is there anyway to get him
-> used to people so he wont be such a wuss?
I've mixed an Oscar and Dempsy before, and they basicaly left each other
alone.  I'm not sure if this is typical.
Try feeding your oscar with others in the room. (some feeder goldfish).
His urge to chomp down on one of those tasty fish will overcome his
shyness.
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