Predator Tropical Fish
Predator Tropical Fish
Some tropical fish, either because of their size, feeding habits, or just their natural behavior, are not suitable for beginners to try and raise in a community tank. These are some of the big and bad, that you may want to avoid until you’re more experienced.
Oscar- This native of the Amazon River and its tributaries, is a large fish, reaching 13-14″ in length, although it can be sexually mature and laying eggs at 4″. They do best in a tank with no “fussy” things like slender plants or ornaments. They prefer a medium texture substrate because they’re great diggers, but do like wood or rock platforms that create a cave. The recommended food for Oscars is feeder goldfish, because they basically will eat anything small, that moves. This is why they can’t be kept with smaller fish, or livebearers that will have young. Most hobbyists use a special large stick food that absorbs some water and moves with the motion in the aquarium, so it mimics prey.
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