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Due to their size, Oscars are often kept by aquarists with other larger American cichlids. The fish comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns such as Tiger, Black, Albino, Zebra, Red and Fire Red.
Oscars move with a slow, majestic appearance, but they can be quite destructive to their surroundings, as they tend to uproot plants, and move other objects in their tanks. They are a very peaceful fish among others of similar size, but will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouths, and can quite easily be trained to eat from their owner's hand. Oscars will frequently fight vigorously with each other, which leads to much chasing and splashing, although they typically do not hurt each other. Oscars are best kept in a 200L tank with a medium textured substrate. It is also recommended to place oscars only with larger fish since they have been known to eat smaller fish that are introduced into their environment. An intelligent fish, if the oscar is raised with a set of fish, it will tend to leave them alone, but will attack newly introduced fish, even if they are of a similar size and species, as ones already there.
Oscars are popular as pets, as they are interesting fish with personalities and surprising intelligence. Some larger oscars occasionally enjoy a gentle rub from their owner. Oscars recognize the person who feed them and some times, "dance," in joy when their meal is served. They will also "play" with toys, like a handful of rocks. Deep gravel will sometimes be avoided in oscar tanks, as thick layers can make keeping the tank clean difficult. Oscars like to dig, which can stir waste that has settled in and on the gravel layer, making the water in the tank very cloudy. But oscars can be given a handful of rocks to play with and twirl around, and rearrange. This is especially true for single oscars, whose only companion is its owner. While its owner is away from it, oscars can also play with a mirror to entertain itself. The oscar will challenge the mirror or socialize with it. But if the oscar excessively charges the mirror or tries to attack it, the mirror should be immediately removed so the oscar doesn't injure itself.
Oscars move with a slow, majestic appearance, but they can be quite destructive to their surroundings, as they tend to uproot plants, and move other objects in their tanks. They are a very peaceful fish among others of similar size, but will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouths, and can quite easily be trained to eat from their owner's hand. Oscars will frequently fight vigorously with each other, which leads to much chasing and splashing, although they typically do not hurt each other. Oscars are best kept in a 200L tank with a medium textured substrate. It is also recommended to place oscars only with larger fish since they have been known to eat smaller fish that are introduced into their environment. An intelligent fish, if the oscar is raised with a set of fish, it will tend to leave them alone, but will attack newly introduced fish, even if they are of a similar size and species, as ones already there.
Oscars are popular as pets, as they are interesting fish with personalities and surprising intelligence. Some larger oscars occasionally enjoy a gentle rub from their owner. Oscars recognize the person who feed them and some times, "dance," in joy when their meal is served. They will also "play" with toys, like a handful of rocks. Deep gravel will sometimes be avoided in oscar tanks, as thick layers can make keeping the tank clean difficult. Oscars like to dig, which can stir waste that has settled in and on the gravel layer, making the water in the tank very cloudy. But oscars can be given a handful of rocks to play with and twirl around, and rearrange. This is especially true for single oscars, whose only companion is its owner. While its owner is away from it, oscars can also play with a mirror to entertain itself. The oscar will challenge the mirror or socialize with it. But if the oscar excessively charges the mirror or tries to attack it, the mirror should be immediately removed so the oscar doesn't injure itself.
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Customer Reviews
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Nice fish Review by Reuben
Customer Rating I bought these awhile ago. they have grown to about 250mm. They are fine with the fish that were already in the tank, no matter what size. But any new fish we introduce they will see as food and eat. Rather entertaining fish... (Posted on 27/03/12)
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Big Red n Oscar Wild Review by Steven
Customer Rating ordered 1 red tiger and one tiger unfortunately the red tiger was doa but the team at live fish sent me another one both fish love there 6 ft home with 6 ell tailed cats , 2 Geophagus Braziliensis (wax&nut) and 3 Pseudotropheus Demasoni (will be getting more of these little guys) now you may think that the Oscars would eat the Demasoni but they stick to there caves and are alot faster then the Oscars a very happy buyer here 5 stars for Oscars and 5 stars for live fish =) (Posted on 13/03/12)
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healthy happy fish great service Review by daniel
Customer Rating Got two Oscars one albino and one tiger with a bunch of other fish, arrived not looking to good but by the next morning where greeting me every time I walked past and the tiger has colored up very nicely already.
Only one small bristlnose arrived dead out of about 15 fish very happy with my first use of live fish!!!! (Posted on 25/10/11) -
healthy happy fish great service Review by daniel
Customer Rating Got two Oscars one albino and one tiger with a bunch of other fish, arrived not looking to good but by the next morning where greeting me every time I walked past and the tiger has colored up very nicely already.
Only one small bristlnose arrived dead out of about 15 fish very happy with my first use of live fish!!!! (Posted on 25/10/11) -
Very happy with this fish Review by Michele
Customer Rating Fish took a little while to settle in to the new tank but that may just be that the water wasn't settled enough. Despite that the little guy is so energetic and has the most beautiful markings. A little smaller than expected but even better just to see it grow. Very happy, thank you. (Posted on 21/10/11)
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Excellent Review by ooooo
Customer Rating had him for about 3 months... killed the oscar he was purchased with but whatever! I call him psycho. (Posted on 19/06/11)
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HAPPY CUSTOMER Review by CRAZH
Customer Rating I HAVE HAD MY OSCAR FOR 3WEEKS AND IT GOING GOOD WITH MY 5 SIVER SHARKS
(Posted on 26/04/11) -
HAPPY CUSTOMER Review by CRAZH
Customer Rating I HAVE HAD MY OSCAR FOR 3WEEKS AND IT GOING GOOD WITH MY 5 SIVER SHARKS
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happy customer Review by matthew
Customer Rating great fish,good size and quality.thanks guys (Posted on 2/02/11)
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Oscar the Grouch Review by Cassie
Customer Rating i have had my oscar for only a few months and he has managed to scare all his tank mates to death. I suggest to see what type of character your oscar has before introducing him to tank mates and also make sure his mates are bigger or the same size. Otherwise these fish are great! Very entertaining and intelligent. (Posted on 15/11/10)
