American Cichlids

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Oscar

Scientific Name: Astronotus ocellatus
Size:12" (30cm) or more.
Temperature: 23-28oC (73-82oF)
pH: around neutral pH (6.5-7.5)

Diet:Carnivorous: Live and Dead food such as Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, etc. Also Tablet and Pellets foods are okay.
Behavior:Not for the community tank! Small fishes will be eaten. Robust tankmates should be chosen with care. Can be desructive and ruin Plants.
Note A pair will require a tank of around 80 gallons or larger. They are enthusiastic and messy feeders, so a good filtration system is essential. They are very intelligent and make great "pets" seeing as how they are easily trained.  

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Angelfish

Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare
Size: Up to 6" (15cm), usually smaller in Aquariums
Temperature: 24-28oC (75-82oF)
pH: anywhere from soft to hard! 5.7 and 8.7

Diet: Will eat most flake, pellet, and live foods.
Behavior: Good for a community tank, however they may become aggressive during breeding
Note:Difficult to sex. Theu come in many colors and varieties. Enjoys tall tanks with long-leaved plants.