{"product_id":"cichlid-oscar-tiger-albino","title":"Cichlid Oscar Tiger Albino","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eOscar Cichlid \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eAstronotus ocellatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oscar, Tiger Oscar, Albino Oscar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cichlidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America – Amazon River basin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 inches (25–30 cm), occasionally up to 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 years (with proper care)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eVarieties\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"921\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"693\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"707\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"751\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eTiger Oscar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eDark body with bright orange-red patterns (tiger-like), very striking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eAlbino Oscar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"921\"\u003ePale white to yellowish body with red or orange markings; red\/pink eyes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e🎨 Other Oscar morphs include \u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eRed Oscar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eLemon Oscar\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eVeil Tail Oscar\u003c\/strong\u003e, but Tiger and Albino are among the most common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e🧠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003ePersonality \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eHighly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eintelligent\u003c\/strong\u003e, trainable (can be hand-fed, may recognize owners).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eCan be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eaggressive or territorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in confined spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eNeed lots of space — they're messy and fast-growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eBest kept solo, in pairs, or with carefully selected tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e🏡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e55 gallons for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e Oscar (minimum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e75–100+ gallons for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e2 Oscars\u003c\/strong\u003e or with tankmates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–81°F (23–27°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderate (3–15 dGH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eSand or fine gravel substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eHeavy-duty filtration (Oscars are messy eaters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eHiding spots (rocks, driftwood), but they may rearrange decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eLive plants usually get uprooted or destroyed — use tough or fake plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets (main diet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eFrozen or live foods: bloodworms, krill, earthworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eOccasional vegetables: peas, spinach (blanched)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eAvoid: feeder fish (risk of parasites), fatty meats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily in small portions to avoid water pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr 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data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e🤝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eTank Mates (with Caution)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eChoose tank mates that are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eLarge enough not to be eaten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eTough enough to withstand mild aggression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eNot overly aggressive themselves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eSuitable tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eSeverum Cichlids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eSilver Dollars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eLarge Plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" 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