Lemon Oscar

Oscars will often lay claim to an area of the aquarium and will be very aggressive towards other fish encroaching on their newly established territory inside the aquarium or lake. The size of the territory varies depending on the size and aggressiveness of the fish based on its surroundings. Once the oscar establishes a territory, it will vigorously defend it by chasing away other fish.
 
It took a few years after the tiger oscar, but the yellow pigment was finally bred into this beautiful cichlid and though these fish are a bit pricier than the other colors, the sight is worth the money. Lemon oscars will retain their lemon color throughout their life span.
 
Scientific Name: Astronatus ocellarus
Origin: South America
Lifespan: 12 years
Max Size: 12 inches/30.48cm
Food: Flake, live, frozen, pellet