White Oscar [4.5 inch]

🐟 Oscar Fish Overview
• Common Name: Oscar
• Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus
• Origin: Amazon River Basin, South America
• Family: Cichlidae

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🌈 Appearance:
• Known for vibrant colors like tiger (orange/black), albino, red, and lemon.
• Grow up to 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) in captivity.
• Have an oval-shaped body and expressive eyes; known for their “personality.”

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🏡 Tank Requirements:
• Water Temperature: 74–81°F (23–27°C)
• pH Level: 6.0–8.0
• Substrate: Sand or fine gravel; minimal decorations (they tend to rearrange things).

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🍽️ Diet:
• Omnivorous: feed them pellets, live/frozen food (like bloodworms, shrimp), and vegetables.
• Avoid overfeeding — they’re greedy eaters!

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🧠 Behavior:
• Intelligent and interactive — they can recognize their owners.
• Can be aggressive, especially during feeding or breeding.
• Best kept alone or with large, non-aggressive tankmates.

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🐣 Breeding:
• Form monogamous pairs.
• Lay eggs on flat surfaces; both parents protect the eggs.
• Breeding in home aquariums can be challenging due to aggression.