Oscar Fish
Oscar Fish
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Astronotusorder: Cichliformesfamily: Cichlidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Omnivorous/Carnivorous
Temp. Range
24°C - 28°C
Lifespan
10 - 15 years
Habitat
Tropical Freshwater Riverine
Space Needed
minimum 284 litres for a single adult
ph
6.0 - 7.5
water hardness
5 - 20 dGH
Care Notes & Health
Highly intelligent and aggressive fish that grows large rapidly and requires strong filtration due to high bioload.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Hole-in-the-Head DiseaseIchthyophthiriasisFin RotDropy
Interactive Connections
Compatible Plants (2)
Recommended Medicines (3)
Recommended Equipment (4)
Compatible Species (4)
Species to Avoid (27)
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Congo Tetra
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Boesemani Rainbowfish
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Common Molly
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Predators to Avoid (17)
Predators to Avoid
Neon Tetra
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Harlequin Rasbora
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Cardinal Tetra
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Ember Tetra
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Zebra Danio
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Cherry Barb
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Bala Shark
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Green Swordtail
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Bladder Snail
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Ramshorn Snail
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Malaysian Trumpet Snail
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Congo Tetra
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Boesemani Rainbowfish
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Common Molly
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Sterbai Corydoras
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German Blue Ram
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Jardini Arowana
Natural Prey (2)
Suitable Habitats (1)
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