Tiger Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)

Remarks: Oscars (Astronotus ocellatus) are what many consider to be tank-busters. They regularly grow to 12"+ in size and require a large amount of swimming space. Though large, they are generally peaceful compared to other cichlids near their size. They come in a variety of patterns, including Tiger, Albino, and Red.  Oscars accept a wide variety of water parameters and are fairly undemanding. They are messy eaters and require good filtration and frequent water changes. They have a long lifespan and can be quite personable with their owners, even eating from their hands after some training exercises! Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus Common Name: Tiger Oscar Max Size: 12" pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: Moderate Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food Compatibility: Large South American cichlids, large catfish, large plecos, large tetras Tank Mate Options: Green Terror Cich