South American Cichlid | Red Tiger Oscar

Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus Common Name: Red Tiger Oscar Adult Size: 13 inches Life Expectancy: 10 - 13 years Habitat: Amazon Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 78°F pH Range: 7.0 - 8.0 Water Hardness : 5 - 20 Temperament:  Can be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium. Diet & Nutrition:  Omnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein. Breeding & Spawning:  Reach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form life long pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well. Gender:  Can be difficult to determine. The female is usually smaller and less colorful than a male of the same age.