2007-03-25 14:56:41 · 4 answers · asked by maddy 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Sure, I have kept them and bred them. Is there something specific about Oscars you want to know?
MM
2007-03-25 15:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Astronotus ocellatus is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names including oscar, tiger oscar, velvet cichlid or marble cichlid. In South America, where the species occurs, A. ocellatus are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets,however, its slow growth limits its potential for aquaculture. The species is also a popular aquarium fish.
The following links will help you to learn a lot about Oscars:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_(fish)
http://www.oscarfish.com/
http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_pages/cichlids_neotropical/oscars.htm
http://www.landbigfish.com/fish/fish.cfm?ID=146&?AID=1255
http://www.oscarfishlover.com
2007-03-25 20:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I own 3.
2007-03-25 15:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by Answerz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Do you have a question?
2007-03-26 02:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋