{"product_id":"sunshine-yellow-oscar-astronotus-ocellatus","title":"Sunshine Yellow Oscar | Astronotus ocellatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oscar is the ultimate \"wet pet\" - a big, intelligent cichlid that learns to recognise its owner, begs at the glass and develops a genuine personality. This Sunshine Yellow form is bright and bold, but be warned: Oscars grow large, messy and long-lived, so this is a serious long-term commitment, not an impulse buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Amazon, Orinoco and other river basins of South America, where it inhabits slow-flowing, turbid rivers, floodplains and lagoons with soft to neutral water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, deep-bodied, robust cichlid; this Sunshine Yellow form shows a bright yellow-orange base colour, often with the species' characteristic dark eye-spot near the base of the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredatory and semi-aggressive, particularly as it matures - it will eat any fish small enough to swallow and can be territorial, though many keepers find individual Oscars develop calm, almost dog-like bonds with their owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hearty carnivore - offer quality cichlid pellets as the staple, with occasional prawn, earthworm and other meaty treats. Avoid feeder fish (disease risk) and go easy on fatty foods like beef heart, which Oscars are prone to overeating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds a large, well-filtered tank from the outset, since Oscars produce heavy bioload and grow quickly. They're also notorious decorators, frequently rearranging gravel and décor, so keep this in mind when aquascaping. Otherwise a hardy, adaptable fish once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-layer that pairs off and cleans a flat rock or slate surface to spawn on, with both parents fiercely guarding the eggs and free-swimming fry. Breeding pairs can become very aggressive towards tankmates and even their owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstronotus ocellatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOscar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon and Orinoco basins, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-18 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePredatory, semi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 litres (single fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 litres or more, plus 200 litres per additional Oscar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExperienced keepers with large tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo - digs and uproots most live plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther large, robust South American fish of a similar size - large plecos, silver dollars and other big cichlids that won't be seen as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall fish, delicate live plants, and anything that can't handle a large, boisterous digger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232811172131,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232811204899,"sku":"BA9052","price":74.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232811237667,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-40cm)","offer_id":55351967482147,"sku":null,"price":94.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Sunshine_Yellow_Oscar_ba91f362-7fe4-406e-b3f1-a440db561e51.jpg?v=1781699472","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/sunshine-yellow-oscar-astronotus-ocellatus","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}