The oscar, Astronotus ocellatus, is one of the most popular fishes in the hobby--certainly one of the most pobular of the large fishes available to hobbyists. Not among the most colorful of tropicals and not among the easiest to care for properly, it maintains its grip on the affections of fish fanciers mainly by being a truly Interesting fish and a comparatively smart one as well--It has personality and is about as close to being a real pet as a fish can get. This book concentrates on providing information about the essentials of housing and caring for oscars; It's easy to read and easy to learn from. Topics covered include: Oscars in General; Housing for Oscars; Equipment and Decorations for the Oscar Tank; Feeding Oscars; Breeding Oscars; Diseases of the Oscars
