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Do Oscars live in salt water or fresh water?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 12/12/2022

The fish most frequently referred to as the Oscar is Astronotus ocellatus. It is a freshwater cichlid. Oscars are predators that grow very large and eat anything, in quantity. If it fits into the Oscar's cavernous mouth, it will be eaten. They are not beginners' fish.

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∙ 13y ago

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