Astronotus ocellatus

Common name: Oscar fish

Origin: South America

Optimal living conditions: 24 - 30 °C temperature

                                               6.5 - 8.0 pH

                                               300 l+ sized aquarium for one fish.

Adult fish size: 30 - 40 cm

Diet: Feed high-quality cichlid pellets and frozen foods. Also add live foods such as brine shrimp to enrich their diet.

Tankmates: Eats anything that fits in their mouth. Make sure tankmates are not that. Big friendly fish works great in their tank. We would suggest Severums and Plecos.

Note: this small chart is only the very basics and is absolutely not enough for you to decide if this fish is right for you! Do your own detailed research before buying!!