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Oscar

Astronotus ocellatus

Also known as tiger oscar, red oscar, albino oscar, 地图鱼

Large, intelligent cichlid with an orange eyespot on the tail, often called a 'water dog' for its personality.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Aggressive

Adult size

33 cm

Temperature

24 to 28 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

300 litres

Keep as

Alone or a pair

Diet

Carnivore: large cichlid pellets, prawn

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

10 to 15 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Amazon basin

Breeding

Pairs lay hundreds of eggs on a flat rock and guard the fry.

Good to know

A messy eater and digger; eats anything that fits in its mouth.