Black Tiger Oscar Fish

• Temperament: Oscars are known for their intelligence and personality. They can recognize their owners and may even beg for food. However, they can be territorial and aggressive, especially towards smaller fish.
• Interaction: They are interactive fish that enjoy rearranging their tank environment and can sometimes be trained to perform simple tricks.

• Natural Habitat: In the wild, Oscars are native to the Amazon River basin in South America, where they inhabit slow-moving or still waters with plenty of cover.
• Aquarium Setup: A spacious tank of at least 55 gallons is recommended for a single Oscar, with larger tanks needed for multiple fish. The tank should have plenty of hiding spots, such as rocks and driftwood, and a substrate that they can dig into.

• Temperature: They prefer warm water, ideally between 74-81°F (23-27°C).
• pH and Hardness: Oscars thrive in slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH of 6.0-7.5 and soft to moderately hard water.
• Filtration: Due to their messy eating habits, a strong filtration system is essential to maintain water quality.

Common Issues: Oscars can suffer from common fish diseases such as ich, hole-in-the-head disease, and parasitic infections. Maintaining clean water and a balanced diet is crucial for their health.