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Albino Oscar
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Oscars are one of the most popular South American cichlids and will grow to a foot in size. These fish are considered aggressive and need to be kept by themselves or with larger aggressive species. Central and South American cichlids range from the rare atromaculatus to the common blue acara, though common is not a fair word for this uncommonly peaceful, pretty fish. AquariumFish.com imports as many as we can to provide a broad selection for our aquarists. The albino oscar is a bred color morph of the wild zebra oscar. AquariumFish.com will ship these at about 2" to 3".
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Astronotus ocellatus (albino variety) |
| Origin | Amazon basin, South America; aquarium-bred |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive; eats smaller fish |
| Adult Size | Up to 12–14" |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods; takes pellets) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single or pair |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2–3" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Use a sand bottom, a few large rocks or driftwood, strong filtration and a tight lid, since they can jump. Oscars often rearrange decorations and uproot plants.
Feeding: Feed a quality cichlid pellet once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like shrimp. Avoid feeder goldfish, which can carry disease.
Tankmates: Oscars can live with other large, peaceful-to-semi-aggressive fish like silver dollars, large plecos, severums and other oscars. They will eat any fish that fits in their mouth.
Good to know: Oscars are known as "water puppies" for their personality and often learn to recognize their owners and beg for food.
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