Albino fire red oscar Oscar Fish Breeding High quality GRAND CHAMPION WINNER
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how to breed albino fire red oscar Oscar Fish Breeding High quality GRAND CHAMPION WINNER
Oscars can be a lot of fun when it comes to feeding time. They are one of the few aquarium species you are able to hand feed. They will often grab the food right between your fingers! Oscars are not fussy about which foods they are given and for this reason it is important to feed them a mixed diet of commercial vitamin boosting foods and live/frozen foods.
Oscars need good water quality as do most aquarium fish species. Poor water quality will spark noticeable mood changes, discoloration and lack of appetite. It is important to pick up on these indicators early, test the water and complete a water change.
Oscars can become angry and aggressive when housed with other species of aquarium fish. It is highly recommended to keep Oscars in a species only aquarium. They do well kept in pairs or groups of 4-5+ without too much trouble. Always try to avoid housing 3 Oscars as two may become a pair, outcasting the third. It is important to house Oscars together from a young age. Introducing an Oscar to the aquarium later on can promote territorial disputes that may never be resolved and result in constant harassment within the aquarium.
Oscars can be very difficult to breed in captivity. This is partly due to the difficulty in finding a pair of mature fertile Oscars. Some hobbyists have reported first time success, but raising the young can prove to be a challenge. Read below for more information on breeding.
Temperature ~77°F
The optimum aquarium temperature for Oscars is around 74°F - 81°F (23°C-27°C). Try to avoid fluctuations in temperature as Oscars can be sensitive to these changes.
Size ~12"
Oscars have been known to grow up to 16" (40cm) and over 3 pounds (1.5kg) - But usually 12” is their maximum size. Oscars in a 4ft aquarium will usually grow no larger than 8".
pH ~7.0 | Hardness 12.0
Keep your pH between about 6 and 8. Oscars will tolerate a range of conditions, usually tap water will suffice.
Relative water hardness should be between 5dH-20dH. Once again softer or harder conditions are tolerated by Oscars.
Nitrite 0ppm
Nitrite should always be 0.
Ammonia 0ppm
Oscars are very sensitive to ammonia spikes. They will lose color, hunger and hide in the aquarium. Ensure the tank is understocked and free from debris.