Oscar fish, like most other fish, will often open their mouths slightly. It can be worrisome if you notice your Oscar fish is opening its mouth widely, especially if it appears it’s gasping for air. So why do Oscar fish open their mouths wide? When an Oscar fish opens its mouth wide, it most commonly […]

Oscar fish are a type of cichlid found in the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers of South America. Typically considered ‘big and mean’ by aquarium fish standards, Oscars are recommended for experienced hobbyists only due to their aggressive and territorial nature while in captivity. If you’re a freshwater aquarist and want to keep Oscars, you may

Oscar fish are highly popular in the aquarist trade. Native to the warm freshwaters of South America, Oscars are colorful, intelligent, and active. They’re ideal for experienced, big aquarium hobbyists. If you have (or are thinking of keeping) Oscars and want to breed them in captivity, you may be wondering how to go about it?

Oscar fish are highly popular in the aquarist trade. Originating in the warm, tropical waters of South America near the Amazon River basin, experienced, ‘big aquarium’ hobbyists are drawn to their playfulness and intelligence, not to mention their visual appeal. If you have Oscars and want to breed them, you may be wondering if they

Oscars are a type of tropical freshwater fish native to South America. Found mainly in the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers, this highly intelligent species can grow to extreme lengths – especially by aquarium fish standards. As an aquarist that has (or is considering) Oscar fish, you may be wondering how fast they grow in captivity?

Oscar fish are native to the tropical and subtropical waters of South America. Highly popular in the aquarist trade, this species grows to be quite large and has very specific feeding requirements. If you’re thinking of adding Oscars to your home aquarium, you may be wondering what food is best? Oscar fish are omnivores by

Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. It’s a form of organic food production whereby aquaculture water (created by fish waste) is ‘fed’ to hydroponically grown plants. From an aquarist standpoint, it involves using aquatic plants and animals to create a symbiotic environment. If you’re thinking of trying aquaponics, you may be wondering if

Oscars are a type of South American cichlid found primarily in the Amazon River in areas with a strong current. They’re large, formidable fish with big mouths, known for their ‘tiger ‘markings and hostile nature. If you have (or are thinking of keeping) Oscar fish, you may be wondering which fish make the best tankmates?