Question about Oscars

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
S

syrianrue

Feeder Fish
MFK Member
Mar 29, 2012
15
0
1
Taipei, Taiwan
I'm really interested in Oscars, but how come some oscars' colors are really dull, while others are bright and colorful? (even when comparing reds to reds, tigers to tigers)

Is it genetic? or does diet play a major role?

In addition, what is the best way to select a young oscar with great display potentials?
 
I can't buy babies anymore I have to get 4 inchers so they are gonna grow healthy its all about water quality stress level and diet hikari gold will make them pop

Sent from my LGL55C using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
 
Not only diet, but water changes.
If you make partial water changes once per month, expect duller colors than once per week, if you change every other day it will look much better.
If its in a 50 gal, don't expect it to look as good as a 100gal, and so on...
 
IMO, it's a combination of genetics, water quality, diet and also the fishes mood. My old O would change colors pretty dramatically. At times he would be jet black. When he was scared he would turn a lighter brown color.

Look for symmetry, healthy appetite and good coloring.
 
when it comes to arowana there are many classifications... such as super reds sb, etc etc and the price for them goes accordingly as well.

is there such a thing with oscar? are there any rare oscar?
 
There are many different races of oscars from different countries and river systems in S America, Peruvian look different from Paraguayan, etc.
And then there are the line bred, man imposed color, and fin varieties.
 
Tiger Oscars, Red Oscars, Regular Oscars, Albino, but yeah a lot of good info above. Genetics can only get one so far, but proper care brings out the best in those genetics.
 
Also as the Oscar grows its pattern will change some. If you get an O you wont be dissapointed, they are awsome fish. Just make sure your tank is big and filtration is good.

*there is also a Lemon Oscar
 
I have always searched hard when i want to buy a good oscar. i look at color at a young size and no deformed look. if you start of with a good fish and give it good food and quality space and water conditions you cant go wrong. ive seen even light ornage colored specimens gi from being raised by one person then given to another who raises them in better condition and diets besides feeders become beautiful bright orange/red specimens. wink wink ;) just be patient and search for just the right one.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom