Oscar Cichlid
Image: <div class="fn value"> <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://500px.com/ahbaruc">Baruc Acosta</a></div> (CC BY 3.0)
NameOscar Cichlid
Scientific NameAstronotus ocellatus
Common NamesOscar Cichlid, Oscar Fish, Marble Cichlid, Velvet Cichlid
FamilyCichlidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Orinoco River Basin, Paraná River Basin
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)74-80
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Plecos, Arowana, Green Terror Cichlid, Jaguar Cichlid, Peacock Bass, Silver Dollars
Description
The Oscar Cichlid is a large, intelligent, and popular freshwater fish known for its distinct personality and predatory nature. Native to South America, they can grow quite large and require spacious aquariums with robust filtration. They are often kept as solitary specimens or with other large, robust tankmates.
