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  Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department: Oscar - Astronotus ocellatus
Oscars are olive-green to gray to chocolate brown in base color with a mottling of some or all of these colors.
Captive oscars are known to be quite susceptible to "hole in the head" disease, a condition caused by the protozoan Hexamita.
The direct effect of the oscar on native species or the ecological balance of the park is unknown, but owing to the fact that native sunfishes in the region possess similar habits and ecological needs to that of the oscar, there is concern regarding the potential for harm.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu /fish/Gallery/Descript/oscar/oscar.html   (1251 words)

  
 Cichlids Fish
Cichlids are an immense family of freshwater fishes of almost unbelievable diversity.
Oscars and freshwater Angelfish, both common aquarium fishes, are cichlids.
All cichlids are freshwater fish (though a few are occasionally found in brackish water and rarely in coastal marine areas).
www.tropicalfishplace.com /cichlids.htm   (186 words)

  
 Breeeding Oscar Fish: Breeeding Oscar Fish
Oscar Fish obviously requires a large tank due to their large size.
If you keep plants with you Oscars they will be dug up however there are some people that believe that Oscars like to have plants that they can dig up in the aquarium and this might be true since many large cichlid like to have toys when kept in aquariums not to get bored.
Feeding Oscars is not a problem since they will take every food you give, including flake frozen fish, prawns, pellets, earth worms, crickets, kitchen scrapes'and of course live food.
www.theofficialanimalsite.com /oscars.php   (947 words)

  
 Oscars - Tiger Oscar Fish Care - B-Bay Aquariums
An Oscar fish can grow to be 18" or even larger and when they reach that size they would need at least a 55 Gal.
Oscars are territorial and should not be kept with any fish that isn't big enough to defend it's self.
Oscars will eat a wide variety of food including flakes, pellets and live foods.
www.bbayaquariums.com /oscar-fish.html   (315 words)

  
 Oscar Fish - Buy Red, Tiger, Albino, and Veil tail Oscars for Sale at AquariumFish.net.
Oscars are also often seen in aquariums with White Tip Sharks, Tinfoil Barbs, Clown Knife Fish, Black Barred Tiger Fish, a group of Large Clown Loaches, and some large Eels such as a Snow Flake Eel.
Oscars are often fed feeder gold fish, but it is better to feed big Oscars pellet food.
Oscars rarely grow much bigger than 12" in aquariums, but I have seen Oscars that were 18" long.
www.aquariumfish.net /catalog_pages/cichlids_neotropical/oscars.htm   (1119 words)

  
 Oscars
HBH Oscar Grow Fish Food (3.8 oz.; Medium Pellet)
This mixture of sinking and floating medium sized pellets is specially formulated for Oscars as they grow from juvenile to adult.
This mug measures approximately 4.5 inches high and has Oscars signature on the bottom as well as his bithday which is June 1.
www.oscarbravo.com /oscars.htm   (200 words)

  
 Tropical Fish: Freshwater Species
Oscar Fish A very intelligent fish that can recognize its owner, the heavily built Oscar is an all-time favorite among aquarium hobbyists.
Oscars, as well as other large cichlids, are commonly afflicted by hole in the head disease (HITH).
Neon Tetra was the first wild-caught fish that really set the tropical fish hobby into a dither, and contributed much to establishing the "tropical" fish hobby.
www.tropicalfishdata.com /freshwater_species.html   (1203 words)

  
  2Pt. Question>What is the Best way to take care of oscar fish? why is he losing color?   (Site not responding. Last check: )
I feed him and the other fish in the fish tank Omega One protein formula but He is too slow and the other fish eat it before him.
If you do have or add scavenger fish to the tank, you might try adding in sinking shrimp pellets and/or algae wafers to the mix as they will sink quicker and may entice him to be a little more aggressive at feeding time, or at the very least he might scavenge some himself.
Oscars get to be pretty big fish and a 45-50 gallon tank will not be comfortable for them when they are finished growing the ideal temp for them is79-80 but can be from about 78-82.
www.qeok.com /fish/35-qeok.html   (1690 words)

  
 Oscar Fish
Breeding Oscars is easy as long as the water is clean and you raise the temperature from the normal 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (80°F).
Silver Dollar Another compatible species for your Oscar aquarium, the silver dollar (Mylossoma pluriventre) is a peaceful, schooling fish that can be kept in groups of three to six with most other community tank species of similar size.
Oscars, as well as other large cichlids, are commonly afflicted by hole in the head disease (HITH).
www.solodvds.com /oscar-fish/oscar_fish.htm   (567 words)

  
 The Oscar Fish Web Page!!!!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Oscar is swimming in a 20 gallon tank.
The Oscar fish are found in South America and have accidently spread to Florida.
The life cycle of an Oscar fish is that the females lay their eggs.
warrensburg.k12.mo.us /animals/brittanyw3   (255 words)

  
 Oscars in the Aquarium
Oscars have even been known to survive winters in lakes where they are not native, but have been released.
To the rear of the fish's anus, is the sex organ.
In addition, fish that were previously thought to be non-viable in an aquarium can be kept and grown to their full sizes and life expectancy.
www.aquariacentral.com /articles/oscar1.shtml   (2461 words)

  
 Flippersandfins.net Oscar FAQ
They are very entertaining fish and oscar owners never seem to run out of intersting stories to tell about their fish.
Oscars have been known to jump out of the water (especially when taught to jump for food) and they get large enough to easily be able to knock open an aquarium lid.
Most fish don't even survive the process and the ones that do are generally more prone to illness, have shortened life spans, and lose their color after a few months anyway.
www.flippersandfins.net /oscarfaq.htm   (2556 words)

  
 Oscar Fish - Astronotus spp.
They will eat most flakes, pellets, frozen, freeze dried and live foods including any other fish they share a tank with that are small enough to fit in their mouths.
Oscars are usaully super aggressive, easy to take care of, and are one of the faster growing fish available, making them the most popular and funnest tropical fish you can buy.
Oscars are very spoiled and they eat other fish because they are very territorial.
www.fishlore.com /Profiles-Oscar.htm   (758 words)

  
 Oscars
My oscar gets along with all the fish in my tank (a salvini, 2 jack dempseys, 1 pleco) all of whom have been in there from the beginning, when they were each about 1" long.
Oscars will eat anything.....so you can raise them entirely on flake food, but they will do better if their diet includes freeze dried and frozen foods.
Oscars love to be talked to and can tell when you are talking to them from across the room.
www.thekrib.com /Fish/oscar.html   (2785 words)

  
 Tropical Oscar Fish   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The tropical Oscar fish originates in the Amazon and is an easy fish to care for.
Any fish small enough to fit in the mouth of the tropical Oscar fish will be eaten.
They can be difficult to get used to because of their frisky behavior but that is what will make the tropical Oscar fish the most fun fish you could wish for.
www.bcifishing.com /tropical-oscar-fish.php   (856 words)

  
 The Oscar Fish - Associated Content
Oscar’s water temperature should stay about 72 or 78 degrees F. It is important to keep your Oscars water at these conditions or it could cause illnesses and sometimes fatal results to you Oscar.
The reason people say that the Oscar is aggressive is because they are known to eat other tank mates that’ll fit in their mouths, although, other cichlids have been known to bully around the Oscar.
Oscars are not aggressive to humans; they are rather peaceful fish to keep.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/58684/the_oscar_fish.html   (517 words)

  
 Oscar - Astronotus ocellatus
A beautiful and personable fish, they are easily bought very inexpensively at a small size, but the eventual size of the fish should be considered before purchase.
A high-volume filter is also a necessity, as the fish are messy eaters, and regardless of tank size, regular water changes should be performed in order to keep the fish in good health.
Oscars are excellent predators, and they do like to be hand fed, only make sure you have ten fingers when the feeding is done.
www.aquahobby.com /gallery/e_oscar.php   (898 words)

  
 Oscar Fish - ifshkeeping forum specialized in Oscars
Oscar Fish - ifshkeeping forum specialized in Oscars
No description has been provided for Oscar Fish.
Oscar Fish is a third-party website that is not under the control of big-boards.
www.big-boards.com /highlight/1980   (238 words)

  
 Oscar fish
Danger to humans the oscar fish oscar marbled cichlid pellets, shrimp oscar fish pellets, tubix worms, and a half.
Net, where buying oscars is to oscar fish fan and hover over the rio ucayali.
Geological oscar fish surveyleo nico oscar resting under cover in the oscar was very young quite fiercely.
cars-information.net /oscar-fish/oscar-fish_41.html   (400 words)

  
 Tropical Fish, Aquarium Care, Fish Tank Setup
The ancient Chinese (Song Dynasty) is the first civilization thought to have kept aquarium fish for ornamental purposes.
We now have a FREE Fish Picture gallery that anyone can use to post their fish and aquarium photos.
Fish Tycoon - This fish game takes place in real time (you can also speed up the clock with tricks) where you can breed fish, feed fish and then sell them in your fish shop.
www.fishlore.com   (600 words)

  
 Keeping Oscar Fish - Welcome to the world of the Oscar Fish   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The purpose of this website is to help people understand what it takes to look after the Oscar fish.
There is just about everything on this website needed for you to set up an aquarium and look after your Oscar responsibly, and in a manner that will help to give it a long, happy, healthy life.
If that isn't enough for you, we also have a forum where you can socialise with other members whether it be asking questions, helping someone out with a question they may have, or you can just use it to chew the fat if you like.
www.oscarfishlover.com   (682 words)

  
 Fish
Used By Public Aquariums Worldwide Aquatic Gardens Salt Mix is formulated to provide the nutrients and minerals necessary for healthy marine fish and coral environments.
Pond AmQuel removes chlorine, chloramines, and ammonia safe, easily, and quickly.Pond AmQuel protects aquarium and pond fishes and invertebrates by quickly eliminating three of the most toxic chemicals commonly found in water--ammonia, chloramines, and chlorine.
Red Sea Fish pHarm Ammonia Fresh-Lab Tests (Ammonia)
www.petfavorites.com /fish   (410 words)

  
 Breeding Oscar Fish
Oscar fish can be bred in aquariums as long as you provide them with favourable conditions.
Some Oscar keepers feed their fish raw meat from cows and pigs, but this is highly unadvisable since such meat include too much animal fat and can harm the health of your Oscars.
Fish Spawning Methods - A introduction to the different spawning methods that are used by fish.
www.aquaticcommunity.com /breeding/oscar.php   (854 words)

  
 Oscar Fish - Astronotus ocellatus   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Oscar Fish - Astronotus ocellatus are a very popular aquarium fish.
Freshwater fish the oscar can reach sizes quite large and people often feed their oscars things such as lizards caught around the house.
This oscar was apparently released into the wild in the Edisto River in South Carolina.
www.thejump.net /id/oscar.htm   (70 words)

  
 Oscars - Tropical Fish Forums
Given the best care Oscar's will be your companion for up to and sometimes over ten years! Oscars should be kept in a species tank as they can be quite aggressive, and will kill and /or eat any fish small enough to fit in their mouth.
Oscars are clumsy fish so you should stay away from sharp decor.
Oscars have also been known to eat other vegetables such as lettuce, zucchini, cucumbers, etc. I also suggest soaking their pellets in some kind of liquid vitamins (like liquid Centrum) from time to time.
www.fishforums.net /index.php?showtopic=47035&hl=oscar   (1359 words)

  
 Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates » Freshwater Fish » Cichlid - Oscar, Red Main Page
Red Oscars should be kept in large aquariums, with light to moderate rock and plant decoration.
Oscars originate in South America, though the Red variety is an aquarium-developed color variation.
Red Oscars should be fed live foods, including bloodworms, earthworms, crickets, mealworms, glass worms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms and fish.
www.centralpets.com /animals/fish/freshwater_fish/fwf4453.html   (511 words)

  
 Breeding Oscar Fish
Oscar Fish obviously requires a large tank due to their large size.
If you keep plants with you Oscars they will be dug up however there are some people that believe that Oscars like to have plants that they can dig up in the aquarium and this might be true since many large cichlid like to have toys when kept in aquariums not to get bored.
Feeding Oscars is not a problem since they will take every food you give, including flake frozen fish, prawns, pellets, earth worms, crickets, kitchen scrapes…and of course live food.
www.animalgazette.com /archive/breeding-oscar-fish.php   (733 words)

  
 Forum Message: 'A: My Oscar Fish'   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Oscars are moody fish, they will often "pout" and act all grumpy when they are not happy about something.
It may have amonia or nitrite (or both) which are both vary harmful to your fish.
Ammonia & nitrite are both biproducts or fish waste and are typically found in newer aquariums that are not mature.
www.practical-pet-care.com /fish_question.php?ID=2.1620636034   (632 words)

  
 Oscar fish
Oscars are aggressive fish so they need a big aquarium and a large group, because if there are only few fish they will fight, and the weaker Oscar will feel miserable.
The aquarium for one Oscar fish should be at least 2000 litres.
The best tankmates for Oscars are Large Plecostomus and other large Neotropical Cichlids such as Texas Cichlids, Jack Dempseys, Salvini, and other cichlids from South America which are the same size or bigger.
www.aqua-fish.net /show.php?cur_lang=2&what=article&id=49   (613 words)

  
 YouTube - My oscar fish tank
I keep a single oscar in a 75 gallon tank - alone, he will reach about 13+ inches in that tank - 4ft of water to himself...
That tank should be about 300 gallons for those fish not to be crowded, that is disgraceful.
This is my oscar fish tank.I have six oscars at present 3 are albino(2 red and one golden) and 3 fl oscars(2 silver and one red).I also have two plecos and one cichlid.Dont know its name.
youtube.com /?v=Gfi_87DLL6g   (362 words)

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