Name: Cichlid Oscar Tiger Albino
Brand: Aquatic Pets SA
SKU: CA0335
Price: 165.0 ZAR

Cichlid Oscar Tiger Albino

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Description

Oscar Cichlid

Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus
Common Names: Oscar, Tiger Oscar, Albino Oscar
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: South America – Amazon River basin
Size: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm), occasionally up to 14"
Lifespan: 10–15 years (with proper care)

🔥 Varieties

Variety	Appearance
Tiger Oscar	Dark body with bright orange-red patterns (tiger-like), very striking.
Albino Oscar	Pale white to yellowish body with red or orange markings; red/pink eyes.

🎨 Other Oscar morphs include Red Oscar, Lemon Oscar, and Veil Tail Oscar, but Tiger and Albino are among the most common.

🧠 Personality & Behavior

Highly intelligent, trainable (can be hand-fed, may recognize owners).
Can be aggressive or territorial, especially in confined spaces.
Need lots of space — they're messy and fast-growing.
Best kept solo, in pairs, or with carefully selected tank mates.

🏡 Tank Requirements

Tank Size:
- 55 gallons for 1 Oscar (minimum)
- 75–100+ gallons for 2 Oscars or with tankmates
Temperature: 74–81°F (23–27°C)
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderate (3–15 dGH)
Tank Setup:
- Sand or fine gravel substrate
- Heavy-duty filtration (Oscars are messy eaters)
- Hiding spots (rocks, driftwood), but they may rearrange decor
- Live plants usually get uprooted or destroyed — use tough or fake plants

🍽️ Diet

Omnivorous:
- High-quality cichlid pellets (main diet)
- Frozen or live foods: bloodworms, krill, earthworms
- Occasional vegetables: peas, spinach (blanched)
- Avoid: feeder fish (risk of parasites), fatty meats
Feed 1–2 times daily in small portions to avoid water pollution.

🐣 Breeding

Oscars form monogamous pairs and lay eggs on flat surfaces.
Breeding in captivity is possible, but aggression increases during spawning.
Both parents will defend the eggs and fry.

🤝 Tank Mates (with Caution)

Choose tank mates that are:

Large enough not to be eaten
Tough enough to withstand mild aggression
Not overly aggressive themselves

Suitable tank mates:

Severum Cichlids
Silver Dollars
Large Plecos
Firemouths
Jack Dempseys (if tank is big enough)

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Description

Oscar Cichlid

Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus
Common Names: Oscar, Tiger Oscar, Albino Oscar
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: South America – Amazon River basin
Size: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm), occasionally up to 14"
Lifespan: 10–15 years (with proper care)

🔥 Varieties

Variety	Appearance
Tiger Oscar	Dark body with bright orange-red patterns (tiger-like), very striking.
Albino Oscar	Pale white to yellowish body with red or orange markings; red/pink eyes.

🎨 Other Oscar morphs include Red Oscar, Lemon Oscar, and Veil Tail Oscar, but Tiger and Albino are among the most common.

🧠 Personality & Behavior

Highly intelligent, trainable (can be hand-fed, may recognize owners).
Can be aggressive or territorial, especially in confined spaces.
Need lots of space — they're messy and fast-growing.
Best kept solo, in pairs, or with carefully selected tank mates.

🏡 Tank Requirements

Tank Size:
- 55 gallons for 1 Oscar (minimum)
- 75–100+ gallons for 2 Oscars or with tankmates
Temperature: 74–81°F (23–27°C)
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderate (3–15 dGH)
Tank Setup:
- Sand or fine gravel substrate
- Heavy-duty filtration (Oscars are messy eaters)
- Hiding spots (rocks, driftwood), but they may rearrange decor
- Live plants usually get uprooted or destroyed — use tough or fake plants

🍽️ Diet

Omnivorous:
- High-quality cichlid pellets (main diet)
- Frozen or live foods: bloodworms, krill, earthworms
- Occasional vegetables: peas, spinach (blanched)
- Avoid: feeder fish (risk of parasites), fatty meats
Feed 1–2 times daily in small portions to avoid water pollution.

🐣 Breeding

Oscars form monogamous pairs and lay eggs on flat surfaces.
Breeding in captivity is possible, but aggression increases during spawning.
Both parents will defend the eggs and fry.

🤝 Tank Mates (with Caution)

Choose tank mates that are:

Large enough not to be eaten
Tough enough to withstand mild aggression
Not overly aggressive themselves

Suitable tank mates:

Severum Cichlids
Silver Dollars
Large Plecos
Firemouths
Jack Dempseys (if tank is big enough)

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