![]() Setting up an Oscar tank follows the same procedure applied in most freshwater species.Poor water conditions are important predisposing factors for illness, and even death, of the tank inhabitants. If you keep your Oscar in a small tank, you will be facing problems keeping fish aquarium water in good condition. Many aquarists recommend combining canister filters with a hang-on-back (HOB) filter. ![]() ![]() Thus, you need to put in a good filtration system to help maintain ideal water quality. Since Oscars love to eat, your tank will certainly have a lot of waste, resulting in a large bioload. Ideally, a 75-gallon tank is best for one adult Oscar. In captivity, Oscars can grow to about 10 inches in length thus the minimum aquarium size recommended for one Oscar is about 55 gallons. They can also get territorial or combative. Oscars do not get along well with other cichlids and don’t tolerate cool temperatures. In order for your Oscar to live a full and healthy life, you need to create an aquatic environment that mimics their original habitat. Oscars originate from the Amazon River, in areas where there is lush aquatic vegetation. In the wild, they can reach a length of 18 inches and may weigh more than three pounds, when mature. Also called marble cichlid, velvet cichlid, or tiger Oscar, these freshwater fish species can grow fairly large thus they will need an adequately-sized tank. Oscars ( Astronotus ocellatus) are popular cichlids well-loved for their amiable personalities. ![]()
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