South American Cichlid | Albino Red Tiger Oscar
Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus
Common Name: Albino Red Tiger Oscar
Adult Size: 13 inches
Life Expectancy: 10 – 13 years
Habitat: Amazon
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- pH: 7.0-8.0
- Temperature: 78°F
- Water Hardness: 5° to 20°
Temperament: Can be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium.
Diet/Nutrition: Omnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a balanced diet with variety.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Astronotus ocellatus |
| Common Name | Albino Red Tiger Oscar |
| Adult Size | 13 inches |
| Life Expectancy | 10 – 13 years |
| Habitat | Amazon |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 gallons |
| pH | 7.0-8.0 |
| Temperature | 78°F |
| Water Hardness | 5° to 20° |
| Temperament | Can be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium |
| Diet | Omnivore (flakes, pellets, freeze-dried, live foods) |
FAQ
What is the ideal water temperature for an Albino Red Tiger Oscar?
The ideal water temperature is 78°F.
How big does an Albino Red Tiger Oscar grow?
It reaches an adult size of 13 inches.
Is the Albino Red Tiger Oscar suitable for a small aquarium?
No, it requires a minimum tank size of 75 gallons and can be aggressive if not given sufficient space.
Frank Langdon –
Bought this Oscar for my 100-gallon tank. It’s active and curious, though it does need a lot of space. I feed it a mix of pellets and frozen foods daily. It’s not aggressive with proper tank size and hiding spots, and it’s very colorful in the light.
Julia Alsop –
The fish looks stunning with its bright red and white coloration. I’ve had it for six months and it’s adapted well to the Amazon water parameters. Feeding it varied foods keeps it healthy and active.
Caroline Hill –
It’s a large fish and needs a big tank. I initially thought it would be calm, but it shows signs of aggression when other fish are nearby. I now keep it alone to avoid stress.