Oscar

Astronotus ocellatus

Difficulty (1-5): 3/5

Description

Reaches thirty-five centimetres, recognises its keeper and rearranges the tank at will. Needs a very large tank and heavy filtration.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6 – 8
  • Temperature: 23 – 29 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 3 – 20 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 40 mg/L