Oscar Cichlid
Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108287599" class="extiw" title="d:Q108287599"><span title="Russian Wikimedian">Andrey Butko</span></a></bdi> (CC BY-SA 3.0)
NameOscar Cichlid
Scientific NameAstronotus ocellatus
Common NamesOscar, Oscar Cichlid, Marble Cichlid, Velvet Cichlid, Albino Oscar, Red Oscar
FamilyCichlidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Orinoco River, Paraná River
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
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, Jack Dempsey, Silver Dollar, Severum Cichlid
Description
Oscars are large, intelligent, and personable South American cichlids known for their distinctive patterns and interactive behavior. They are popular aquarium fish despite their size and semi-aggressive nature, often recognizing their owners and begging for food. This particular specimen is a captive-bred color morph, often referred to as an Albino or Gold Oscar.
