Oscar Red
Astronotus ocellatus
Origin: South America
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 35 cm
- Min Tank
- 400 L
- Lifespan
- 10-15
- Swimming Level
- mid
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Carnivore; large cichlid pellets, frozen shrimp, earthworms, meaty foods
- Temperament
- Aggressive; will eat smaller fish; can coexist with similarly sized robust fish
About
The Red Oscar is a captive-bred color morph of Astronotus ocellatus featuring vivid red-orange markings across its large, muscular body. Famous for its exceptional intelligence and strong owner recognition, it becomes highly interactive over time, learning feeding routines and acknowledging its keeper with characteristic Oscar behavior. A classic and enduringly popular species for large cichlid aquariums and species-only displays.
Care Guide
Provide a 400 L+ aquarium with powerful filtration and weekly 30%+ water changes. Feed quality large cichlid pellets, frozen shrimp, earthworms, and varied protein foods. Avoid housing with smaller fish. Decor should be robust as Oscars rearrange gravel and uproot plants.
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