The Orange Oscar is a vibrant, selectively bred Oscar morph with bright orange coloration across its body, giving it a striking presence in large aquariums.
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The Orange Oscar is a vibrant, selectively bred Oscar morph with bright orange coloration across its body, giving it a striking presence in large aquariums.
Uniform bright orange body coloration, sometimes with faint black highlights or pattern variations.
10–15 years
Omnivorous; consumes high-quality cichlid pellets, frozen/live foods, worms, shrimp, and occasional vegetables.
Orange Oscars are visually stunning and highly interactive, making them a favorite centerpiece fish in large aquariums.
Intermediate to Advanced
75 gallons (125+ gallons for pairs)
6.0–7.5
5–20 dGH
74–81°F (23–27°C)
12–14 inches
Large South American cichlids, Plecos, Silver Dollars, and Bichirs.
Small fish, shrimps, snails, or weak community species.
Astronotus ocellatus (Orange variety)
Cichlidae
Selective breeding from Amazon Basin Oscars
Semi-aggressive; territorial, especially during breeding.
Feed high-quality pellets twice daily, supplemented with live/frozen foods and occasional vegetables.
Egg layer; forms pairs, lays eggs on flat surfaces, with both parents protecting fry.
Pairs lay eggs on flat surfaces, with both parents guarding fry. Eggs hatch in 2–3 days, and fry are initially fed baby brine shrimp.
pH: 6.0–7.5, Temperature: 74–81°F, Hardness: 5–20 dGH
Hole-in-the-head disease, ich, fin rot, and parasites.
Semi-aggressive; territorial, especially towards smaller fish or similar-sized cichlids.
Curious, playful, and interactive. May display territorial behavior during feeding or breeding.
Orange Oscars are known for their bright orange coloration and engaging personality. Intelligent and interactive, they often recognize owners and display playful behaviors. They require a large tank with powerful filtration due to their size and waste output. Orange Oscars are semi-aggressive, so tank mates should be robust and appropriately sized.