{"product_id":"red-tiger-oscar-astronotus-ocellatus","title":"Red Tiger Oscar Astronotus Ocellatus","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Tiger Oscar is the classic Oscar form, a dark body streaked with bold orange-red marbling and an eye spot on the tail base. It is a big, intelligent South American cichlid that soon learns to recognise its keeper. It suits keepers with a large, well-filtered aquarium who want a characterful centrepiece fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 30–35 cm (12–14 in) in aquaria; males sometimes slightly larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–15 years, sometimes up to 20\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 plants\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 high-protein foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Cichlid pellets, earthworms, prawns, shrimp, insects, frozen krill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed once daily, varying foods; skip 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 characins, sturdy catfish such as plecs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Anything small enough to eat; timid or fin-nipping species\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 Boisterous, predatory, intelligent and owner-aware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Territorial, especially at feeding time and when pairing off\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 Huge adult size, heavy waste load, strong filtration and weekly large water changes\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 moderately hard\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 Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 450 litres; 150 cm long footprint for a single adult; larger for pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOscars grow fast, often reaching 20 cm within a year, so buy the full-size tank from the start. They rearrange decor, uproot plants and can knock heaters, so secure equipment and use a tight lid. Sexing is unreliable outside spawning; pairs are substrate spawners that lay on flat rocks and guard their fry fiercely. Give them space and variety and you will have a responsive, long-lived pet fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"4cm","offer_id":64680674951545,"sku":"STF-OSCAR-RED-TIG-4cm","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6cm","offer_id":64680674984313,"sku":"STF-OSCAR-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-RED-TIG.png?v=1790097043","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/red-tiger-oscar-astronotus-ocellatus","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}