The Red Oscar is a bright red-orange Oscar morph known for its bold coloration and interactive personality, making it a centerpiece in any large aquarium.
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The Red Oscar is a bright red-orange Oscar morph known for its bold coloration and interactive personality, making it a centerpiece in any large aquarium.
Uniform bright red-orange body, sometimes with subtle dark markings.
10–15 years
Omnivorous; consumes high-quality pellets, frozen/live worms, shrimp, and occasional vegetables.
Red Oscars are bold, colorful, and interactive, making them a favorite choice for aquarists looking for a standout centerpiece fish.
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 cichlids, Plecos, Silver Dollars, and Bichirs.
Small or delicate fish, shrimp, and snails that can be eaten or bullied.
Astronotus ocellatus (Red variety)
Cichlidae
Selective breeding from Amazon Basin Oscars
Semi-aggressive; territorial, especially when breeding.
Feed high-quality pellets as staple, supplemented with frozen/live foods.
Egg layer; pairs form, lay eggs on flat surfaces, and both parents guard fry.
Pairs lay eggs on cleaned flat surfaces. Eggs hatch in 2–3 days, fry are guarded by both parents.
pH: 6.0–7.5, Temperature: 74–81°F, Hardness: 5–20 dGH
Hole-in-the-head disease, ich, fin rot, and bacterial infections.
Semi-aggressive; territorial with similar-sized fish, but interactive with owners.
Playful, curious, and semi-aggressive. Actively explores the tank and rearranges décor.
Red Oscars are selectively bred for their solid bright red-orange coloration. They are highly interactive, intelligent, and can recognize their owners. They require large tanks with strong filtration due to their size and waste production. Semi-aggressive by nature, tank mates should be robust and similar in size.