Red Oscar Astronotus ocellatus species

Common Name Red Oscar

Scientific Name Astronotus ocellatus species

Family Cichlidae

Community Aggressive

Class Cichlids

Temperature 78ºF

Swimming Range Top-Middle-Bottom

Adult Length 10-12 inches

Feeding Habits Juveniles will eat live earth worms, fish ,crickets, mealworms, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Pellet and tablet dried foods also accepted. Adults prefer live fish, but if raised on other foods will readily accept these alternatives.

Compatibility Aggressive fish that should be kept alone or with other large aggressive fish.

Habitat South America: Sparingly decorated with rocks and driftwood. Decorations will be overturned and moved around by the Adult Oscars.

Breeding The difference between male and female is unknown. During spawning 1000-2000 eggs can be produced. Oscars are very good parents and will ferociously defend their offspring.

Additional Comments One of the most popular and recognized Cichlids on the market today.