Mango Oscar fish.” Oscar fish (Astronotus ocellatus) are a popular freshwater fish species that belong to the cichlid family. They are native to South America and are commonly kept in home aquariums.
- Average Adult Size: Â 10 – 12 inches (25 – 32 cm)
- Maximum Adult Size: 10-12 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 77063Â Tetra Cichlid
- TETRA BITS All Life Stages Complete Bioactive formula Dry Fish Food
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