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(F5) Black Tiger Oscar

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Description

Description

🐠 Black Tiger Oscar

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus (Black Tiger variant)

  • Family: Cichlidae

  • Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)

  • Size: 10 – 14 inches (25 – 35 cm)

  • Lifespan: 10 – 12 years

  • Tank Zone: Mid to Bottom

🌊 Water Parameters

  • TDS: 100 – 200 ppm

  • pH: 6.5 – 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

  • Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)

  • Hardness: 5 – 15 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

  • Dark black body with orange/red tiger-like stripes and patterns.

  • Very active, bold, and intelligent – recognizes owners.

  • Can grow large and become territorial.

  • Semi-aggressive, but not as hostile as some other big cichlids.

🍽️ Food

  • Type: Omnivorous (carnivore-leaning)

  • Diet: High-quality cichlid pellets, bloodworms, earthworms, crickets, shrimp, and occasional vegetables (peas, spinach, zucchini).

  • Feeding: 1–2 times daily; avoid overfeeding (messy eaters).

🛠️ Maintenance

  • Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons for one, 100+ gallons for a pair.

  • Weekly Water Change: 30–40%.

  • Strong filtration system (they produce a lot of waste).

  • Avoid fragile plants – they dig and uproot.

  • Provide hiding areas with rocks and driftwood.

👥 Social Behavior

  • Minimum Group Size: Can be kept alone or in a bonded pair.

  • Tank Mates: Large cichlids (Severum, Green Terror, Jack Dempsey), large Plecos, Silver Dollars, Bichirs.

  • Avoid: Small fish (they will be eaten) and overly aggressive fish (like Flowerhorns).

✅ Do’s

  • Keep in a large tank with strong filtration.

  • Provide a varied diet for better colors.

  • Keep tank décor sturdy (rocks, driftwood).

  • Maintain stable and clean water conditions.

❌ Don’ts

  • Don’t keep with small or weak fish.

  • Don’t overcrowd the tank.

  • Don’t skip water changes – Oscars are sensitive to dirty water.

  • Don’t use delicate plants (they will destroy them).

⭐ Quick Tips
The Black Tiger Oscar is a stunning and powerful cichlid, known for its dark black base color with bright tiger stripes.
It is a centerpiece fish that needs space, care, and strong filtration – best suited for experienced aquarists with big tanks.