The Oscar fish is a ruthless fish local to the Amazon Basin, and this fish species is from the cichlid family.
The specialists originally found this species in 1831. You can track down them likewise in India, China, and Australia.
Oscar fish is in vogue in the aquarium business. They are one of the smartest fish species. You can rapidly prepare them to play stunts in the aquarium tank. I’ll discuss their qualities and prerequisites to give a total Oscar fish care guide.
They are perky, shrewd, and fearless. Oscar fish cooperate with people, and that is a fantastic encounter for aquarium attendants.
They will approach the aquarium glass to cooperate with you at whatever point you pass by their tank. You can hand-feed them.
Their idiosyncrasy is engaging to watch.
Oscar fish are renowned for their insight and scandalous animosity.
They are drowsy in development yet fit for ambushing prey over brief distances.
I. Size
- Average Adult Size: 10 – 14 inches (25 – 35 cm)
- Maximum Adult Size: 12-15 inches
- Swimming Level: Top and middle levels
II. You would love the fish because…
The Albino copper oscar is a stunning albino variety of the extremely popular.
This is an exceptionally looking fish that is primarily white with an orange and red grid. The thickness and plan of the orange example are not something very similar for all people.
Variation in color makes them highly sought-after aquarium keeping.
Oscar fish have a wide assortment of hues. Various kinds of Oscar fish are accessible today in the aquarium exchange. In any case, normally, there were just three sorts of them in the wild; the Tiger, Albino, and Red Oscar. Any remaining kinds of them came from crossbreeding.
You can arrange Oscars into different sorts given their appearance.
They can be red, orange, dark, blue, white, green, and lemon with various mixes and various designs.
They have long, egg-molded bodies with even caudal fins.
Oscar fish have huge forceful looking eyes.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
- Recommended: at least 2, or even 5 if you have the space
- Recommended Male/Female – 1: 2
- Overall friendliness : Peaceful
- Friendliness with own kind: Peaceful
- Friendliness with other species: Anything small enough becomes a meal, small catfish frequently have spines on their fins that, if ingested by Oscars, can be fatal. Big catfish can be excellent tank mates for Oscars, while little species can be very dangerous.
IV. Species compatibility
- Black Convict Cichlid
- Silver Dollars
- Firemouth Cichlid
- Severum Cichlid
- Green Terror Cichlid
- Jack Dempsey Cichlid
- Bichir
V. How to feed this species?
Oscar fish are omnivores, meaning they require both meat and vegetables to exist. Oscars consume largely insects, crustaceans like shrimp, and water plants in the wild, thus these are the primary items to seek in your food. The finest meals to feed your Oscar are high-quality cichlid flakes and pellets.
Recommended food
- Hikari Brine Shrimp
- Omega one
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| Weight | 5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 × 40 × 60 cm |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Scientific Name | Astronotus ocellatus |
| Tank size | 75 gallons |
| Special Diet | High-quality cichlid flakes and pellets |
| Native To | South America |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Max water Temp | 80 °F |
| Min Water Temp | 72 °F |
| pH Max | 8.0 |
| pH Min | 6.0 |
| Max size | 45 cm |
| size | Medium, Large |
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