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  It has been observed that Oscars are infamous for the aggression in their behavior as they are known to swim very gracefully that you can’t even imagine.  It requires a very brave person to keep them. And people do get attracted to their appearance and colors but soon they start appreciating their intelligence and social behaviors in the environment. They need to look after an experienced fish keeper. It’s very easy to feed them because they are omnivores but you cannot appropriate tank mates for them easily. Their complex behaviors have the capability to captivate you for a couple of hours, so they are worthy of a place in your home. In this article, we will discover how to take proper care of them and this will also include ideal tank setups, tank makes and breeding practices. You will need a proper setup before adding Oscar fishes to your aquarium. Feed them properly and take proper care of them and you will see good results in no time.

Symphysodon aequifasciatus and Symphysodon Discus are the scientific name of the fish species Discus. They are usually bred in South Asia and these fishes are native to Columbia, Brazil, French, Equador and Peru. They are usually found along the Amazon River basin since it is the most bio diverse environment in the world where they clung to the river basin. Also, Have A Look At: Molly Fish Care Guide Silver Arowana Fish Care Guide Overview: Discus Fish They swim so swiftly and are the most peace loving fishes they avoid conflict with any other fishes at any cost. They are very bright and colourful in nature and are schooling fishes so they mostly live in group. People buy them based on their looks. They are very beautiful and large fishes but are very peaceful in nature. However they are not very easy to take care of but very rewarding if you keep them with good care Discus Fish –

Plecostomus, or “plecos” are usually called as armored sucker mouths. These belong to the Family Loricariidae, which is the largest family of catfish in the world. They have a characteristic armored plagued body and a sucker shaped mouth. These are nocturnal fishes and usually, do bot show much activity during the day. Many plecostomus can breathe air as they come up to the surface of the water as there occur modifications in their digestive tract. Also, Check Out Betta Fish Care Guide  Plecostomus Natural Habitat and Native Place Most Plecostomus species are native to South America and are also found in Panama and Costa Rica. They occupy a wide range of habitats, including certain parts of rivers. They are most likely to be found in shallow waters of streams and rivers, while others usually favor black water or brackish estuaries. These fishes use their sucker mouth to attach to underlying objects in the fast streams which keeps them from getting washed away.

Silver Arowana can also be called as the Monkey fish or dragonfish. This species of fish is generally found in the freshwater regions and it is indigenous to the areas of South America. Silver Arowana is known for its large size and its ability for hunting. And this fish is known to be a possession of any hobby aquarist. This fish is not generally recommended for the beginners, but experienced aquarium enthusiasts may have this fish to have a fantastic addition. Also, Check Out Betta Fish(Care Guide, Breeding, Food) Silver Arowana is not found suitable for the beginners because it gets difficult to handle them sometimes. Only experienced aquarium enthusiasts are capable of taking proper care of Silver Arowana. Large quantity of food is required to feed them. They are the cheapest type of Silver Arowana available in the market and can cost you around $40 even for a small fish. If you still want to buy them then go for at least 8 inches long fish as they are mature by this time and you can easily keep them.