Fire Red Oscar

Oscar fish have swiftly gained popularity due to their stunning look and big size. If schooling fish aren’t your thing, look no further!

They are frequently described as inquisitive and fascinating fish. You’ll notice how intelligent these fish are.

The almost limitless colour palette adds to the excitement.

Oscars are not likely to pose any problems because they are rather easy to keep.

The Red Oscar is another legendary variety, distinguished by its gorgeous two-colored look. Their colour is a pleasing blend of black and flaming crimson. The two hues blend across their back, and the transition is nearly seamless.

Most of the time, their fins will be black as well. Their eyes, like the Tiger Oscar’s, will have an orange rim and will protrude somewhat above the head.

Their size is typical for Oscars, ranging from 12 to 15 inches.

I. Size

• Average Adult Size:  10 – 14 inches (25 – 35 cm)
• Maximum Adult Size: 12-15 inches
• Swimming Level: Top and middle levels

II. 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.

III. Species compatibility

• Black Convict Cichlid
• Silver Dollars
• Firemouth Cichlid
• Severum Cichlid
• Green Terror Cichlid
• Jack Dempsey Cichlid
• Bichir

IV. 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 for in your food. The finest meals to feed your Oscar are high-quality cichlid flakes and pellets.

Recommended food

• Tetra 77063 Tetra Cichlid
• TETRA BITS All Life Stages Complete Bioactive formula Dry Fish Food

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