Assorted Oscar (4-5 CM)
£13.50
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An “assorted Oscar” refers to an Oscar fish (Astronotus ocellatus) sold by aquarium stores where the specific color variety or pattern—such as Tiger, Red, Albino, or Lemon—is chosen at random by the retailer depending on current stock.
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Description
Overview & Appearance
- Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus
- Common Names: Tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, marble cichlid
- Size: Grows up to 12–16 inches (30–40 cm) long in home aquariums, weighing over 3 pounds.
- Lifespan: 10 to 15 years with proper care.
- Appearance: Dark coloring mixed with bright orange, red, or yellow patterns, including prominent “eyespot” markings near the tail.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
- Native Range: Tropical South America, specifically the Amazon River basin, Paraguay, and the Paraná River regions.
- Environment: Slow-moving white-water habitats, calm lagoons, backwaters, and edges of flooded forests under submerged branches.
- Introduced Populations: Established outside their native range in places like Florida, Australia, China, and India due to the aquarium trade.
Behavior & Intelligence
- Personality: Known for strong, bold personalities; they can recognize their owners, beg for food, and interact with people outside the glass.
- Temperament: Highly aggressive and territorial toward other fish, making careful tank-mate selection essential.
- Cognition: Highly studied in animal behavior for rapid learning, memory retention, and complex social signaling.
Aquarium Care
- Tank Size: Minimum of 55 gallons for a single adult Oscar, though 75 to 100+ gallons is strongly recommended for proper swimming space and managing their heavy bioload.
- Water Temperature: 74°F to 80°F (23°C to 27°C).
- Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a base of high-quality cichlid pellets supplemented with frozen or live foods like shrimp, insects, and worms, while avoiding mammalian meats or risky live feeder fish.
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