Water type: Medium-hard, freshwater Tank size: Minimum 25 gallons Water temperature: 74–81✯ Substrate: Sand, rocks, and vegetation Tank setup: Plants, caves, and decorations Acidity: 6–8 pH Water hardness: 5–20 dkH Filter: Yes, to create a strong current and clean the water Bubbler: Not essential, but can be used to help with oxidation of the water Lighting: Yes, to establish day times and night times for the fish The fish swim throughout the freshwater Amazon and Orinoco Rivers and tributaries, enjoying the warm water temperatures and moderate-to-fast currents of these biodiverse environments. The oscar fish is found in parts of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Scientific name: Astronotus ocellatus Common names Oscar fish, oscar cichlid, tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, marble cichlid Distribution: South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela) Size: 10–12 inches Life expectancy: 15–20 years Color: Orange and black/brown marbled colors Diet: Omnivore Temperament: Aggressive Minimum tank size: 55 gallons Temperature: 74–81☏ (23–27☌) pH: 6–8 Hardness: 5–20 dGH Care level: Moderate Breeding: Egg depositor Origin
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