Chili Red Oscar - ASTRONOTUS OCELLATUS - Live Fish
🌶️ Chili Red Oscar - ASTRONOTUS OCELLATUS - Live Fish
Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus
Common Name: Chili Red Oscar
Origin: South America (Orinoco & Amazon River basins)
Size: Up to 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) in captivity
Lifespan: 10–15 years (with proper care)
🔥 Why Choose the Chili Red Oscar?
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Striking Appearance: These Oscars feature a stunning, deep red body with vibrant orange to scarlet markings that intensify as they age. Their dynamic and unpredictable patterning makes each fish truly unique.
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Interactive Personalities: Known for their intelligence, Chili Red Oscars are social and engaging—often recognizing their owners, begging for food, or even playing with toys.
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Adaptable and Hardy: Ideal for both novice and experienced aquarists, they thrive in well-maintained aquariums with stable water conditions.
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Robust and Energetic: A lively centerpiece for your aquarium, these fish are active and expressive—perfect for adding excitement to your aquatic display.
🏠 Care Essentials
| Feature | Details |
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| Tank Size | Minimum 75 gallons (284 L) for juveniles, 125+ gallons (473 L) as they grow |
| Water Conditions | Temperature: 74–82 °F (23–28 °C) · pH: 6.5–7.5 · Moderate water flow |
| Diet | Omnivorous—high-quality pellets, live/frozen foods (worms, shrimp), occasional veggies |
| Behavior | Semi-aggressive; best kept singly or with large, compatible tank mates like Plecos and Arowanas |
| Aquascape | Sturdy décor—rocks, driftwood, hiding spots (they may uproot plants) |
At Rockland Aquarium, we make sure every fish is healthy, active, and eating well before being sold, so you can buy with confidence.
Photo in this listing is our stock picture. You will receive the same type, color, and grade as shown.
Shipping Information
We ship live fish orders every Tuesday through Thursday to ensure safe delivery and minimal transit time.
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Orders placed this week will typically ship the following week
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Live arrival guarantee
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Local pickup is available at our retail store:
Rockland Aquarium
132 Route 304
Bardonia, NY 10954
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Terms and Conditions for Live Fish:
To qualify for our Live Arrival Guarantee, the following conditions must be met:
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Proof Required – A clear photo or video of the DOA (dead on arrival) fish inside the unopened original bag must be emailed within 2 hours of delivery.
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Correct Address Only – The package must be shipped to the correct address provided at checkout. The guarantee is void if sent to a forwarding address.
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First Delivery Attempt – Someone must be present to receive the package on the first delivery attempt. If not, the live arrival guarantee is void.
🔁 Refunds are issued for the cost of the fish only. Shipping fees are non-refundable.
📏 All listed fish sizes are approximate.
⚠️ Buyers are responsible for knowing and complying with all local and state laws regarding livestock. -