![]() Ensure any live fish fed to the Oscars have been properly quarantined. They are often high in fats and can also run the risk of infecting your Oscar with disease or parasites. Live foods such as goldfish or feeder fish are not nutritionally healthy for Oscars.For this reason it is important to feed them a balanced diet. They are hailed for eating almost anything you put into the tank. Oscars enjoy a large variety of foods.Dispose of the water in the bucket and avoid placing it back into the aquarium. Use a soft net to collect the Oscar from the bucket and gently place it into the aquarium.Continue this process for 5-6 cups of water. Pour one or two cups of aquarium water into the bucket ever 5 minutes. After this process, pour the contents of the bag and the Oscar into a small bucket.The bags should be filled with oxygen meaning there is little risk of leaving the fish sealed for a while longer. This will allow the water in the bag to increase to the same temperature as that in the aquarium. Float the unopened package or plastic bag in the aquarium for 5-10 minutes.Try to ensure that the readings are within the parameters listed above. Ensure the aquarium has been cycled and chemically tested.Elevated levels can be reduced by adding aquatic plants and increasing the number of water changes. Any reading under 40ppm is suitable for keeping Oscars. Nitrates should always be as close to 0ppm as possible.Ensure the tank is understocked and free from debris. They will lose color, hunger and hide in the aquarium. Oscars are very sensitive to ammonia spikes.Once again softer or harder conditions are tolerated by Oscars. Relative water hardness should be between 5dH-20dH.Oscars will tolerate a range of conditions, usually tap water will suffice. Oscars in a 4ft aquarium will usually grow no larger than 8". Oscars have been known to grow up to 16" (40cm) and over 3 pounds (1.5kg) - But usually 12” is their maximum size.Try to avoid fluctuations in temperature as Oscars can be sensitive to these changes. The optimum aquarium temperature for Oscars is around 74☏ - 81☏ (23☌-27☌).Read below for more information on breeding. Some hobbyists have reported first time success, but raising the young can prove to be a challenge. This is partly due to the difficulty in finding a pair of mature fertile Oscars. Oscars can be very difficult to breed in captivity. ![]() 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. It is important to house Oscars together from a young age. Always try to avoid housing 3 Oscars as two may become a pair, outcasting the third. They do well kept in pairs or groups of 4-5+ without too much trouble. It is highly recommended to keep Oscars in a species only aquarium. Oscars can become angry and aggressive when housed with other species of aquarium fish. It is important to pick up on these indicators early, test the water and complete a water change. Poor water quality will spark noticeable mood changes, discoloration and lack of appetite. Oscars need good water quality as do most aquarium fish species. 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. They are one of the few aquarium species you are able to hand feed. Oscars can be a lot of fun when it comes to feeding time. It is recommended water changes occur at least twice a week to siphon out excess waste. To prevent poor water quality, Oscars require more maintenance than other fish. This is partly due to their carnivorous nature and large appetites. Oscars are very messy eaters and constantly defecate there digested food around the aquarium. ![]() At this point they will be around the size of a small dinner plate. ![]() ![]() Oscars are often bought at the size of a few inches or less, but within a year they can grow to be closer to 8” long. Before purchasing this ‘tiny’, ‘cute’ little fish in the pet store, it is important to realize that they grow very big, very fast. Unfortunately Oscars not community fish with the exception of being kept with other big fish in a very large tank. Other less common variations include a bright albino white with translucent red eyes, shades of pale blue and even banana yellow. The most popular being black with bright red scale colorations through its center. Oscars are often available in a few different colors. Oscars have an impeccable memory and are one of the few aquarium pets that can be trained to do tricks and individually distinguish its carer. Oscars are considered to be the most intelligent aquarium fish available to hobbyists. ![]()
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