Description
Red Tiger Oscar Fish – A Fiery and Intelligent Centerpiece for Your Aquarium
Bring vibrant energy and striking beauty to your freshwater setup with the Red Tiger Oscar Fish (Astronotus ocellatus). Renowned for their bold red and black marbled pattern, Red Tiger Oscars are one of the most eye-catching varieties of cichlids. Their fiery coloration, combined with their curious and interactive nature, makes them a favorite among experienced aquarists.
These fish aren't just beautiful—they’re also intelligent and expressive, often forming strong bonds with their owners. Red Tiger Oscars can reach up to 12–14 inches in length and live for 10–15 years with proper care, making them a rewarding long-term addition to any large aquarium.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Deep red and black tiger-like patterns that intensify with age and health
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive but highly social and intelligent
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Size: Reaches 12–14 inches in adulthood
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 75 gallons with excellent filtration and ample swimming space
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Diet: Omnivorous—prefers high-quality pellets, live/frozen food, and occasional vegetables
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Compatibility: Best kept alone or with similarly sized and temperament-matched tank mates
Whether you're upgrading your tank or adding a new personality-packed showstopper, the Red Tiger Oscar is a captivating choice that combines beauty, brains, and bold behavior.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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