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Wild Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) - Orinoco Locale

Wild Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) – Orinoco Locale

$19.99

A wild form of the aquarium hobby classic, the Oscar from Colombia’s Orinoco River represents a fantastic locality of the species with distinctive gold banded color pattern. As with all Oscars, these are a large growing and predatory fish that require large aquariums as adults. Although Oscars have earned a reputation for aggression in the hobby, they are fairly peaceful for a large cichlid and if given ample tank space will do well in a mixed community of similarly sized fish. Feeding a varied diet of high quality prepared and frozen foods will help ensure their best colors as they grow.

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Description

Wild Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) – Orinoco Locale

Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Putumayo
Diet: Omnivore and predator
Adult Size: 12″
Recommended Tank Size: 90 Gallon
Compatibility: Moderately aggressive, especially towards other cichlids. Will eat any fish that can fit in their large mouths

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.2 – 7.2
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

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