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Lemon Oscar Cichlid freshwater aquarium species

Lemon Oscar Cichlid

Astronotus ocellatus
Profile
Min tank
75 gal
Adult size
14 in
Temperature
74-81°F
pH
6-7.5
TerritorialHigh energylarge adult sizehigh bioloadassertive or territorialswallows small fish
African Hygro aquarium plant

African Hygro

Hygrophila odora
Profile
Light
medium
CO2
recommended
Height
50 cm
pH
6-8
stemmidgroundbackgroundrooted stemco2 recommendedlow flow ok

Compatibility findings

Lemon Oscar Cichlid with African Hygro

warn
Lemon Oscar Cichlid can uproot African Hygro

Lemon Oscar Cichlid is tagged for digging or substrate sifting, and African Hygro depends on rooted placement.

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