Oscar Fish

The oscar is a very popular and aristocratic fish.It is a joy to have this fish around.This originated from south america and it is also found in some other parts of the world.
This is from cichlid family and its scientfic name "astronotus ocellatos".The red tiger oscar is very famous also there are red oscar,pink oscar,veil tail oscar,albino oscar etc.
It will change it colour to its mood.It can get aggressive and these must be kept in groups of more than five.An adult fish needs 50 gallons of water which also must be clean.It cannot live in cold water and needs of temp.75to 85 degree fahrenheit.
It is better to be fed by prepared food bought from a reputed store.It is advisable not to fed by live food since it may infect.
The tiger oscar shown in photo,i had for 10 years,the fish very beautiful,active and a friend.When i went abroad for six months ,i gave the responsibility of keeping the fish to my neighbour.He did not kept it to the requirement and when i returned i saw the fish in bad condition.The fish got brown blood disease due the high build up of nitriteThe golden rule is the water must be kept clean at any cost with no excuse The message if you have clean water 99.9% of the problems you can avoid.