OSCAR (CHILI RED)

OSCAR (Chili Red)

Descriptions:

• Chili Red Oscars come from Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guiana and Peru. They can be found along the Amazon River and its surrounding areas, which is one of the most bio diverse environments in the world.
• This is a species full of personality. A few different varieties have been bred which offer some different colours and patterns.
• Oscars are territorial, so adding them to your tank can be risky.
• They aren’t afraid to attack other fish and will do so if a fish encroaches on their territory. Mating and feeding times can also fuel their aggression.
• Most of their time will be spent swimming in the mid-levels of the tank, though they’ll often head down to the substrate in search of food. You might see them uproot plants and decorations during this search, so everything in the aquarium should be secured down.
• The good news is that if the tank is setup correctly and you choose the right tank mates, their aggression can be controlled.

Ratios:

• Most Oscar varieties grow to be large, reaching up to 30cm. They reach this size quite quickly in their lifetime.
• Oscars can be kept together, and this is usually the safest option. Their need for territory can cause them to attack tank mates. Make sure they have lots of space as this reduces territory disputes.
• 1 Oscar per 40L

Feeding Directions:

• In an aquarium, the simplest option is to use flake/pellet foods. These have been designed to contain all the nutrition your fish need. Hikari Gold, Sinking Gold or Hikari Staple.
• Live/frozen foods (which are full of protein). These include bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Live foods encourage Oscars to catch their food which brings out their natural hunting instincts.

Care Guidlines:

• Oscars require more care than most other species. Their size and large appetite means that they produce a lot of mess. This makes regular cleaning very important, or conditions will deteriorate quickly. Perform 20-30% water changes at least once a week, ideally twice.
• These cichlids are hardier than most fish, so they don’t get sick often, but they can get ill like all species.

Specifications:

Species: Astronotus ocellatus

Common Name: Chili Red Oscar

Origin: South America; Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guiana and Peru.

Diet: Omnivorous

PH Range:  6.8 – 7.5

Temperature: Tropical 26°c – 28°c

Breed Type: Egg Layer

Current Size: Approximately 8cm (Grows up to approximately 30cm)

Sex: Un-sexed

Minimum Tank Size: 120 L

Tank Set-Up:

(Freshwater with open space and hiding spots)

Compatible:

• Same species only or African and American Cichlid

Details:

• Chili Oscar 8-10cm (4-5")

 Can organise a Freight for Interstate.

• New South Wale
• Victoria
• Queensland's
• South Australia.
• Western Australia.
• Tasmain

WE DO NOT SEND TO:

• Northern Territory

Prior to purchasing the Oscar (Chili Red):

• We offer Airport to Airport or Door to Door.

Please send us an email to sales@vincenzosaquatics.com.au for freight related cost and states regulations. if you have any questions about our range please send us an email to sales@vincenzosaquatics.com.au