Oscar Astronotus ocellatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Astronotus ocellatus
Origin region
South America
Care level
intermediate
Level in tank
mid
Adult size (cm)
35.00
Minimum tank (L)
300
Temperament
semi-aggressive
Diet
carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
23.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
2.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–8.0
Habitat & environment
South America
Feeding
carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Pair spawner.
Notes
Large messy cichlid.