Red Tiger Oscar
Remarks: Red tiger oscars are one of the most popular strains of oscar within the hobby. With their beautiful bright red striated patterns on top of a black body, it isn't hard to see why. Keeping these fish in a tank with a dark background and feeding them foods high in astaxanthin will help bring out their colors the best. Oscars have been a mainstay in the fish keeping hobby for many years and is typically very recognizable to even those outside of the hobby. Many are wowed by their bright coloration, impressive size, and entertaining personalities. They have a long lifespan and can be quite personable with their owners, even eating from their hands after some training exercises! Oscars come in a variety of patterns, including tiger, albino, lemon, red, and many more so there are quite a few options to choose from. All of these traits combined with the hardiness shown in captive bred fish have made oscars the favorite of many keepers. Despite their popularity, oscars are not the