{"product_id":"lemon-oscar-1-1-5","title":"Lemon Oscar 1-1.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lemon Oscar is a stunning color variety of the Oscar Cichlid, admired for its bright golden-yellow coloration, impressive size, and highly interactive personality. Known for recognizing their owners and even begging for food, Lemon Oscars are among the most intelligent freshwater fish available. Their striking appearance and engaging behavior make them an excellent centerpiece for large aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs they mature, Lemon Oscars develop a thick, muscular body and can become quite territorial. They thrive in spacious aquariums with powerful filtration, stable water conditions, and plenty of swimming room. They can be kept with other large, compatible cichlids and robust tank mates but should never be housed with small fish that can fit in their mouths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstronotus ocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon Oscar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South America (Amazon River Basin)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive to Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore (high-quality cichlid pellets, frozen shrimp, insects, earthworms, krill, and other protein-rich foods)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75 gallons for one adult (125+ gallons recommended for multiple Oscars)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 74–81°F (23–27°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–20 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–15 years with proper care\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Oscars are best kept with other large South American cichlids or similarly sized fish such as Silver Dollars, Severums, Green Terrors, larger Plecos, and other robust species. Avoid keeping them with small community fish, shrimp, or snails, as they may become prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stock photo used. Lemon Oscars can vary from pale cream-yellow to rich golden-yellow in color. The fish you receive may differ slightly in coloration and pattern from the image shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Needs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52323928539438,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4131\/2558\/files\/IMG-3530.png?v=1784387818","url":"https:\/\/aquariumneeds.shop\/products\/lemon-oscar-1-1-5","provider":"Aquarium Needs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}