{"product_id":"snow-white-albino-oscar","title":"Snow White Albino Oscar Cichlid 2\" (Astronotus ocellatus)(Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a striking centerpiece to your freshwater setup with the \u003cb\u003eSnow White Albino Oscar Cichlid\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eAstronotus ocellatus\u003c\/i\u003e). Renowned for its solid, pearlescent white coloration, bright pink-to-red eyes, and intelligent, dog-like personality, the Snow White Oscar is a highly sought-after variant among large South American cichlid enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an experienced cichlid keeper or upgrading to a large monster fish aquarium, this stunning albino Oscar fish brings dynamic presence, interaction, and elegance to any tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Range \/ Value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-aggressive \/ Territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–14 inches (30–35 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifespan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 gallons (single adult) \/ 125+ gallons (pair\/community)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74°F – 81°F (23°C – 27°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 – 12 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile wild Oscar cichlids originate from the slow-moving rivers, floodplains, and basins of the Amazon River in South America (Peru, Colombia, Brazil, and Bolivia), the \u003cb\u003eSnow White Albino Oscar\u003c\/b\u003e is a captive-bred selective color morph. Selective breeding isolated the leucistic and albino traits, resulting in a pristine, solid-white body devoid of dark tiger striping or orange patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOscars are famously hardy, but due to their large size and high waste production, \u003cb\u003eheavy filtration is essential\u003c\/b\u003e. A combination of canister filters and strong mechanical\/biological filtration will keep ammonia and nitrate levels under control. Weekly water changes of 30% to 50% are strongly recommended to prevent health issues like Hole-in-the-Head (HITH) disease. High water quality and stable parameters are the key to maintaining their vibrant white sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single juvenile Snow White Oscar can start in a smaller setup, but adults grow rapidly—often reaching up to 12 inches within their first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingle Adult:\u003c\/b\u003e 75-gallon minimum aquarium size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePair or Community:\u003c\/b\u003e 125 gallons or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdequate swimming space and swimming depth are critical to preventing territorial stress and aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOscars are natural carnivores with huge appetites. Feed a varied, high-quality diet to support fast growth, strong immune function, and brilliant coloration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e High-protein cichlid pellets or floating sticks formulated for large South American cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrozen \/ Live Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthworms, bloodworms, krill, brine shrimp, and ghost shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Frequent feeding of feeder goldfish or high-fat mammalian meats (like beef heart), which can lead to fatty liver disease and internal parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Environment \u0026amp; Decoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOscars are natural \"aquascapers\" that love to dig in substrate and move objects around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine sand or smooth gravel to prevent mouth injury during digging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy driftwood, large rocks, and secure caves. Ensure all hardscape is stable so the fish cannot knock items over against the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlants:\u003c\/b\u003e Real live plants will likely be uprooted or destroyed. Opt for sturdy silk artificial plants anchored securely, or attach hardy plants like Anubias and Java Fern to high driftwood out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEquipment Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e Protect heater glass with a heater guard, as mature Oscars can shatter submerged glass equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow White Albino Oscars are semi-aggressive and territorial, but they generally interact well with fish too large to be swallowed. Avoid housing them with small community fish like tetras or guppies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver Dollars, Plecostomus (Plecos), Severums, Jack Dempseys, Firemouth Cichlids, Geophagus, and large catfish (e.g., Featherfin or Synodontis species).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding Snow White Albino Oscars in captivity is achievable with a established, sexually mature pair (around 12 to 18 months of age).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Oscars form monogamous pairs. It is best to raise a group of juveniles together and allow them to pair off naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpawning Process:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide a flat stone or tile for egg deposition. The female can lay up to 1,000–3,000 eggs. Both parents guard the nest aggressively, displaying intense parental care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFry Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Eggs hatch in 3 to 4 days, and fry become free-swimming within a week. Feed newborn fry baby brine shrimp, micro-worms, and finely crushed cichlid flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41322416799808,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-43_c0afd356-cb4d-4c3d-9836-fda1e79a0dea.jpg?v=1785525781","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/snow-white-albino-oscar","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}