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The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names, including tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, and marble cichlid. [2] In tropical South America, where the species naturally resides, A. ocellatus specimens are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets.
P. polleni is temperature- and pH-tolerant (in the aquarium the temperature should be of 72-80°F, pH: 6.5-8.0). [3] Thus in captivity, it is reasonably hardy and rarely shy. As such, this fish is an ideal aquarium resident if given the appropriate environment [3] and tank mates considering its formidable
They are opportunistic omnivores and consume a range of smaller fish, fruits, nuts, crustaceans, mollusks and other invertebrates in the wild. One species, the oscar (Astronotus ocellatus), is popular in the aquarium trade. A. ocellatus forms monogamous pairs which spawn in the open, typically on a flattened stone or in a shallow depression ...
A peaceful fish that should be kept alongside similarly non-aggressive tank mates. Also known as white-spotted goby, brown-barred goby, bullet goby; scientific name amblygobius phalaena. Maximum ...
Along with being omnivorous, so will eat both plants and live food, they make great tank mates with Silver Dollar fish, Emperor Tetras, and Guppies. 23. Kuhli Loaches. Kuhli Loaches.
Astronotus crassipinnis is a South American fish in the cichlid family from the southern Amazon basin and the Paraná–Paraguay basins. [1] It is not as well-known or common in the aquarium trade as its relative, the more northernly distributed oscar (A. ocellatus). [2] A. crassipinnis reaches up to 25 cm (10 in) in length. [1]
Many color and tail pattern varieties exist. They generally need a ratio of 1 male to 2 females or more. All guppies and mollies are hardy fish that tolerate lower oxygen levels and temperatures than most aquarium fish, give birth to live young, and readily breed in home tanks. [58] can live in full sea water [59] 66 °F - 84 °F (19 °C - 29 °C)
Other fast moving fish such as Giant Danios can be used as dither fish. Also remember, if you have a breeding pair Convicts in a 40-gallon or smaller you will be most likely be unable to keep the convicts with any tank mates. But if your tank mates have established any type of dominance they will however breed and live together.