Oscar Cichlid
Oscar Cichlid
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Astronotusorder: Cichliformesfamily: Cichlidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Carnivore
Temp. Range
23°C - 27°C
Lifespan
10-13 years
Habitat
Tropical Freshwater Aquarium
Space Needed
Minimum 280 litres for a single adult
ph
6.0 - 8.0
water hardness
5 - 19 dGH
Care Notes & Health
Highly intelligent and messy fish that actively rearranges tank decorations; heavy mechanical and biological filtration is critical.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Hole-in-the-Head DiseaseIchthyophthiriasisFin RotPopeye Disease
Toxic To
Copper sulfateHigh ammonia levels
Interactive Connections
Compatible Plants (2)
Recommended Medicines (3)
Common Diseases (3)
Recommended Equipment (3)
Accessories (3)
Compatible Species (3)
Species to Avoid (13)
Species to Avoid
Assorted Feeder Fish
Species to Avoid
Guppy
Species to Avoid
Neon Tetra
Species to Avoid
Common Goldfish
Species to Avoid
Freshwater Angelfish
Species to Avoid
Rosy Barb
Species to Avoid
Amano Shrimp
Species to Avoid
Ghost Shrimp
Species to Avoid
Otocinclus Catfish
Species to Avoid
Zebra Nerite Snail
Species to Avoid
Mystery Snail
Species to Avoid
African Dwarf Frog
Species to Avoid
Assassin Snail
Predators to Avoid (13)
Predators to Avoid
Corydoras Catfish
Predators to Avoid
Kuhli Loach
Predators to Avoid
Southern Platyfish
Predators to Avoid
Common Molly
Predators to Avoid
Clown Loach
Predators to Avoid
Rummy-nose Tetra
Predators to Avoid
Bristlenose Pleco
Predators to Avoid
Amano Shrimp
Predators to Avoid
Ghost Shrimp
Predators to Avoid
Otocinclus Catfish
Predators to Avoid
Zebra Nerite Snail
Predators to Avoid
Mystery Snail
Predators to Avoid
African Dwarf Frog
Natural Prey (2)
Recommended Services (2)
Suitable Habitats (1)
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