{"product_id":"albino-red-tiger-oscar-astronotus-ocellatus","title":"Albino Red Tiger Oscar Astronotus Ocellatus","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 30–35 cm (12–14 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–15 years, sometimes longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Amazon and Orinoco basins, South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow, silty shallows among tree roots and marginal vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, favouring meaty foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Large cichlid pellets, prawn, mussel, earthworms, insects, frozen krill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed once daily; skip a day weekly; avoid feeder fish and mammal meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Large robust cichlids, big plecos, silver dollars, bichirs, large catfish, all with room to escape a sulking Oscar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Anything small enough to swallow, slow or delicate fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderately aggressive; predatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Territorial, especially when breeding; pairs may bully other fish while guarding eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Large tank, heavy waste output, digs and uproots plants; grows from juvenile to adult within a year or so\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft to medium, slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 22–28°C (72–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 5–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 450 litres for one adult; 1000 litres for a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOscars 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"4cm","offer_id":64680674623865,"sku":"STF-OSCAR-ALB-RED-TIG-4cm","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6cm","offer_id":64680674656633,"sku":"STF-OSCAR-ALB-RED-TIG-6cm","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-OSCAR-ALB-RED-TIG.png?v=1790097042","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/albino-red-tiger-oscar-astronotus-ocellatus","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}