worms, shrimp, pellets, pretty much anything you throw in the tank. as far as being a good fish, not too shure what that means. he can go with fish from 2" to 20+" without causing problems. but being a cichlid if he wants to cause trouble he will, but i have had no problems.big_tank_boy;2842725; said:wats the oscar eating and is he a good fish? if i get the oscar ill take the rahpel cat 2.