Oscar fish also known as velvet cichlids, are an extremely popular freshwater fish in the aquarium community. They’re beautiful and their mannerisms make them quite fun to watch. These fish are quite aggressive and can quickly cause problems if you intend on keeping them with other fish. That’s why it is recommended that you have some experience as an aquarist before owning one. We recommend you get a good filter, like canisters, for your Oscar tank. Usually, Oscar’s releases large bio loads into the tank as they are voracious eaters. They consume plenty of food, thereby releasing a large amount of waste.
Scientific Name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
Astronotus ocellatus | Oscar | 250-300mm | Large Aggressive – Predatory |
Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank Size | Diet |
22 to 30° C | 6 – 8 | 475 litres | Omnivore |