Albino Tiger Oscar

Albino Tiger Oscar - Bold, Intelligent Giant Cichlid, a Big Tank Commitment

The Albino Tiger Oscar is a striking colour form of the classic Oscar cichlid, showing a pale white-to-pink base overlaid with the tiger-like orange-red mottling that gives this fish its name. Oscars are among the most intelligent and interactive freshwater fish in the hobby, quickly learning to recognise their owner and even take food from the hand.

This is not a fish for a casual setup — the Albino Tiger Oscar is a large, territorial and predatory cichlid that will eventually need a serious tank to match its adult size. Messy eaters with a big appetite, Oscars need strong filtration and committed maintenance, but reward keepers with huge personality and constant activity.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Juvenile, approx. 5–8 cm (will grow substantially — see Important below)
• Adult Size: 30–35 cm+
• Tank Size: 300 L minimum for an adult (juveniles can start smaller but will need upgrading)
• Temperament: Territorial, predatory, intelligent and interactive — a big-tank commitment fish
• Temperature: 23–27°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Difficulty: Moderate (messy eater, needs strong filtration)

Ideal Habitat and Care

Oscars need a large-footprint tank with robust decor, as they will rearrange gravel and uproot anything not firmly anchored; strong filtration is essential to manage their heavy waste output.

• Temperature: 23–27°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Water Flow: Moderate to strong, with heavy-duty filtration
• Maintenance: Frequent large water changes to manage a heavy bioload

Diet

A committed carnivore that needs a substantial, meaty diet.

• Cichlid pellets as a staple
• Frozen prawn and fish
• Occasional feeder fish as an enrichment treat

Compatibility

This is not a community fish — Oscars will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouth.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Other large, robust South American cichlids
• Large, armoured catfish

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.