{"product_id":"lalbino-fire-red-oscar","title":"Albino  Fire Red Oscar [ 3 inch + ]","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscar Cichlid – Care Guide \u0026amp; Aquarium Companions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscars are large, intelligent and highly interactive freshwater cichlids known for their strong personalities, bold colours and impressive size. They often recognise their owner, respond during feeding and can become one of the most engaging centrepiece fish in a large aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular varieties include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiger Oscar, Red Oscar, Albino Oscar, Lemon Oscar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other selectively bred colour forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single adult Oscar should ideally be kept in an aquarium of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250–300 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Larger tanks are strongly recommended for pairs or when keeping them with other large fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24°C – 28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscars are large, powerful fish and need a spacious aquarium with strong filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA suitable setup should include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of open swimming space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge rocks or sturdy decorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood water circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular water changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA secure aquarium lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid sharp or unstable decorations, as Oscars may move objects around the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants may be uprooted or damaged, so hardy or securely anchored plants are usually more suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscars are omnivorous and require a varied, high-quality diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium cichlid pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsect-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable vegetable-based foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA balanced diet helps maintain healthy growth, colour and body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid overfeeding, as Oscars produce a large amount of waste and excess food can quickly affect water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscars are intelligent, territorial and semi-aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may recognise their owner and often become very responsive during feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir temperament can vary between individuals. Some tolerate tank companions well, while others become highly territorial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may also rearrange substrate, move decorations and defend certain areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Tank Companions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscars should only be kept with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, robust fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that cannot easily be swallowed or bullied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible companions in suitably large aquariums may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Plecos • Silver Dollars • Severums • Larger Catfish • Other similarly sized cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility is never guaranteed, so fish should always be monitored carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid keeping Oscars with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetras • Rasboras • Guppies • Small Gouramis • Small Corydoras • Shrimp • Small Plecos and other small community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller fish may be attacked or eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Adult Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscars can commonly reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25–35 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in captivity and grow relatively quickly when properly fed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of their adult size and heavy waste production, aquarium size and filtration should be planned for the fully grown fish rather than their size at purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscars require excellent water quality and strong biological filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular water changes are especially important because they are large fish with a heavy appetite and produce significant waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen keeping multiple Oscars or other large cichlids together, provide sufficient space and be prepared to separate fish if aggression becomes excessive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a spacious aquarium, strong filtration, proper nutrition and responsible tank-mate selection, Oscars can become impressive and highly interactive freshwater centrepiece fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HS Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51859865403625,"sku":"LIV-00200","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/9637\/2457\/files\/Oscar-Chilli-Red.jpg?v=1790524082","url":"https:\/\/hsaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/lalbino-fire-red-oscar","provider":"HS Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}