Species profile
Lemon Oscar Cichlid
Astronotus ocellatusLemon Oscar Cichlid (Astronotus ocellatus) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 14 inch adult size, 74-81°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.
TerritorialHigh energyModerate care
75 galMinimum tank
14 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
74-81°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.5
- GH
- 3-18 dGH
- KH
- 2-12 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Assertive
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 5/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- carnivore/omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 2/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
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