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Rose Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)

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The Rose Oscar is a stunning morph with soft pink to reddish hues, providing a gentle yet eye-catching centerpiece for large aquariums.

  • Size :Medium
  • Qty :Price mentioned is for single fish
  • Note:If you order 2 qty of a specific variety , then you will receive 1 male and 1 female. If you order 5 qty of a specific variety, then you will receive 2 male and 2 female and the last one will be based on availability.

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    Product Details

    • Description :

      The Rose Oscar is a stunning morph with soft pink to reddish hues, providing a gentle yet eye-catching centerpiece for large aquariums.

    • Appearance :

      Soft pink to reddish body coloration, sometimes with subtle darker markings.

    • Lifespan :

      10–15 years

    • Diet :

      Omnivorous; consumes high-quality cichlid pellets, frozen/live foods, worms, shrimp, and occasional vegetables.

    • Closing Thoughts :

      Rose Oscars are elegant and interactive, making them a unique and visually pleasing centerpiece fish.

  • Care Level :

    Intermediate to Advanced

  • Minimum Tank Size :

    75 gallons (125+ gallons for pairs)

  • pH :

    6.0–7.5

  • Water Hardness :

    5–20 dGH

  • Temperature :

    74–81°F (23–27°C)

  • Max Size :

    12–14 inches

  • Tank Mates :

    Large cichlids, Plecos, Silver Dollars, and Bichirs.

  • Bad Tank Mates :

    Small fish, shrimp, snails, or delicate species.

  • Scientific Name :

    Astronotus ocellatus (Rose variety)

  • Family :

    Cichlidae

  • Origin :

    Selective breeding from Amazon Basin Oscars

  • Social Behavior :

    Semi-aggressive; territorial, especially when breeding.

  • Feeding Details :

    Feed high-quality pellets as staple, supplemented with frozen/live foods.

  • Breeding Behavior :

    Egg layer; forms monogamous pairs, lays eggs on flat surfaces, guards fry.

  • Breeding Details :

    Pairs lay hundreds of eggs on flat surfaces. Eggs hatch in 2–3 days, fry are protected by both parents.

  • Important Water Parameters :

    pH: 6.0–7.5, Temperature: 74–81°F, Hardness: 5–20 dGH

  • Common Health Issues :

    Hole-in-the-head disease, ich, fin rot, and parasites.

  • Temperament :

    Semi-aggressive; territorial, especially with smaller or weaker fish.

  • Behavior & Temperament :

    Curious, interactive, and semi-aggressive. Rearranges tank décor and actively explores.

    • Rose Oscars are selectively bred for their soft pink to reddish coloration. Intelligent and interactive, they respond to their owners and enjoy exploring the aquarium. They require spacious tanks with robust filtration due to their size and waste output. Semi-aggressive, they should be housed with large, compatible tank mates.

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