Black Nemo Oscar Care Guide
Astronotus ocellatus
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Bioload Score
14000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 45 cm / 18"
- Temperature
- 23–27°C (74–81°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 280L (74 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous predator that eats insects, crustaceans, small fish, worms and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include large robust South American cichlids, large catfish, silver dollars and other similarly sized fish that are not timid or fin-nipping.
Good to Know
The Black Nemo Oscar is a selectively bred colour form of Astronotus ocellatus, a cichlid famous for recognising its keeper and begging for food.
Gender Differences
Males and females are difficult to distinguish outside breeding, although mature males may be slightly larger and females develop a more prominent ovipositor when spawning.
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