About the Oscar The "Red Oscar" is a color variation of the Oscar fish. It's characterized by its vibrant red or orange coloration, often with black markings or spots. These fish are popular aquarium inhabitants, known for their intelligence and interactive behavior with their keepers. They are generally peaceful towards tank mates of similar size but should be housed with caution due to their size and potential to eat smaller fish. Husbandry & Care Temperament: Semi Aggressive/Aggressive Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons for one adult, 75+ Gallons for more than 2 adult fish Water Temperature: 68-80 °F Water pH: 6.0-7.5 Social Group: Solitary or Small Social Groups. Will form pairs when breeding Diet: Omnivorous; Sinking Bottom Feeder Pellets, Frozen Bloodworms/Brine Shrimp, Blanched Vegetables (Spinach, Zucchini), Commercial Food for New World Cichlids Compatible with: Similar sized non-aggressive and semi-aggressive fish including Firemouth Cichlids, Silver Dollars, and Common Plecos