Albino Red Tiger Oscar Astronotus Ocellatus
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Albino Red Tiger Oscar is a pale, pink-eyed form of the Oscar with vivid orange-red marbling over a creamy white body. A big, intelligent South American cichlid, it recognises its keeper, begs for food and rearranges its tank with real personality. Suited to experienced keepers with a large aquarium and a long-term commitment.
- Adult Size: Around 30–35 cm (12–14 in)
- Lifespan: 10–15 years, sometimes longer
Origin
- Native to: Amazon and Orinoco basins, South America
- Habitat: Slow, silty shallows among tree roots and marginal vegetation
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous, favouring meaty foods
- Preferred Foods: Large cichlid pellets, prawn, mussel, earthworms, insects, frozen krill
- Feeding Habits: Feed once daily; skip a day weekly; avoid feeder fish and mammal meat
Tank Mates
- Best with: Large robust cichlids, big plecos, silver dollars, bichirs, large catfish, all with room to escape a sulking Oscar
- Avoid: Anything small enough to swallow, slow or delicate fish
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Moderately aggressive; predatory
- Territoriality: Territorial, especially when breeding; pairs may bully other fish while guarding eggs
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Challenges: Large tank, heavy waste output, digs and uproots plants; grows from juvenile to adult within a year or so
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, soft to medium, slightly acidic
- Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: 5–20 dGH
- Flow: Moderate
- Tank Size: Minimum 450 litres for one adult; 1000 litres for a pair
Final Notes
Oscars grow fast and produce a lot of waste, so over-filter heavily and change 30 to 50 percent of the water weekly. They dig constantly and uproot plants, so use robust decor and a sand or fine gravel bed with secured rocks. Substrate spawners forming lasting pairs; sexes are near impossible to tell apart outside spawning. Albino fish appreciate slightly subdued lighting. A hugely rewarding, characterful pet fish for a large tank.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.