Albino Tiger Oscar Cichlid

Scientific Name: Astronatus ocellatus
Recommended Aquarium:75+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 12 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Ease of Care: Hardy
Diet: Carnivore
Native Waters: South America

One of the more popular aquarium cichlids, the Oscar can reach a total length of over 12 inches. Despite their size, Oscars are rather peaceful, depending on their size to make potential threats back down. The Oscar can get rough with other Oscars during territorial disputes, but for the most part, get along fairly well. Being an omnivore, Oscars will eat most foods and can be happily kept on a diet of prepared foods, usually flake for smaller ones, pellets for larger Oscars. You can feed live feeder fish, but this sometimes spoils the Oscars and lessens their desire for prepared foods. It is not unusual to find an Oscar simply lying on its side on the bottom of the tank. While it may look distressed, it is simply resting/bored. Oscars love to interact with their owners, often recognizing the person that feeds them. Their personable nature and size make them a great addition to the large aquarium.

Approximate arrival size for Albino Tiger Oscar Cichlid: Small: 1 to 2 inches; Medium: 2.5 to 4 inches