Oscar


Family:
Chichlid

Scientific Name:
Astronotus ocellatus

Origin:
Amazon, Parana, Rio Paraguay, Rio Negro

Size:
up to 1 foot 1 inch (33 cm)

Temperature:
68-77 F (20-25 C)

pH:
not important

Water Hardness:
not important

Feeding:
omnivorous

Suitability:
large, peaceful fish; not for small aquaria

Description:
Their color varies according to their age, size, sex, and mainly their mood. They have a deep body that is an elongated oval shape. On the upper part of the caudal fin base there is a red rimmed eyelike patch.

Breeding:
No apparent way to tell the difference between male and female. Eggs are white at first but then turns transparent after about 24 hours. They form long lasting pairs.

Comments:
This fish will uproot plants. Needs a large tank.