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<b>Common Names:</b> Zebra Oscar
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Astronotus ocellatus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-8.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-77°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 5-19 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 10-18 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 12 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 70g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Carnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> The female will lay from 1,000-2,000 eggs on rocks that have been carefully cleaned. The eggs are opaque at first, turning transparent in 24 hours. The brood will be carefully guarded and cared for and the fry will be kept in pits and may even be covered.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with large Plecos.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Deep sand bottom and a few large rocks. Any plants should be potted with roots covered or floating
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Amazon, South America
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