What are the different types of oscars to pick from?
Once your tank is cycled, it’s time to pick out your new oscar(s). Although all oscars are the same species (Astronotus ocellatus), there are several varieties available. They have been selectively bred for color, pattern, and fin shape, but all their care and requirements are the same. These are the most commonly available colors & patterns: Tiger – These have a green/black base color with an orange stripe pattern. Red – These have a green/black base color with solid orange on their bodies. Common/Wildtype – These have the same patters as found on wild oscars. They have a green/black base color with yellow/pale green stripes. They basically look like a tiger without the orange. Albino – True albinos would be pure white with no other color. However, what most people refer to as albinos have a white/pale yellow/pale orange base color with darker orange markings (either tiger or red), but no other dark colors such as black or grey. Lutino – These look like the albinos, but they will also
