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At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Red Tiger Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus). Here are our shipping guidelines:

• 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
• 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
• 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
• 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.

Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:

• 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
• 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
• 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
• 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.

The Red Tiger Oscar is a popular variant of the classic Oscar fish, known for its striking red and black marbling. This large and charismatic cichlid is a favorite for its interactive behavior and bold personality, making it a standout addition to any large freshwater aquarium.

• Bold red and black coloration that commands attention
• Intelligent and curious, often forming a bond with their owners
• Robust and adaptable, thriving in a well-maintained aquatic environment
• Dynamic behavior, including recognizing their owners and responding to feeding cues

• Temperature: 74° – 81° F (23° – 27° C)
• pH: 6.0 – 8.0
• KH: 5-19 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons

• Diet: Carnivorous; requires a varied diet including pellets, large flakes, live and frozen foods such as crickets, worms, and small fish.
• Social Behavior: Can be aggressive, especially towards smaller fish or those of similar shape. Best kept with large, robust tank mates.
• Origin: Bred variant of the naturally occurring Astronotus ocellatus from South America
• Average Adult Size: 12 – 14 inches (30.5 – 35.5 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 3 – 5 inches (7.6 – 12.7 cm)