Orinoco Peacock Bass (Cichla orinocensis)
$68.99
One of the larger growing and distinctive species of Peacock Bass, Cichla monoculus is found throughout parts of the Amazon basin in Brazil, Guyana, and Peru, although wild specimens are rarely exported. Due to their popularity as a food and sport fish, they are farmed extensively throughout parts of South America and Asia and have been introduced intentionally or accidentally in many tropical and subtropical glasses of water. Most of these aquacultured fish available in the hobby have been hybridized at some point in their lineage, typically between C. ocellaris and C. monoculus. Like all Cichla, they are large growing, powerful, predatory fish and should be kept by experienced aquarists with suitably large aquariums or ideally indoor ponds to house these fish as adults.
shipping size 2 to 2,5inches
A powerful and large growing predatory cichlid, the Orinoco Peacock Bass is found throughout the Orinoco and Meta river drainages in Colombia and Venezuela. In nature, this species is one of the most widespread species of Cichla and it is found in a variety of habitat types from shallow flooded forests to open water, typically in large schools. Throughout its habitat it is known locally as tucunare or pavon and is an important food and game fish, growing to an adult size of 20”+ and upwards of 8lbs. In the aquarium, they make for an impressive display of fish, showing vivid yellows, golds, and blues around three (occasionally 4) prominent black spots or bands. Given their huge adult size and active, predatory nature, this fish is suitable only for very large dedicated aquariums or indoor ponds and should not be kept by inexperienced hobbyists. This species, like all Cichla, are extremely fast-growing and can be aggressive towards tankmates, especially other cichlids. Best kept with larger, fast-moving fish.
Orinoco Peacock Bass (Cichla orinocensis)
Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Orinoco
Diet: Predator and fish eater – can be weaned onto frozen and prepared feeds over time
Adult Size: 20″
Recommended Tank Size: 240 gallons+
Compatibility: Aggressive and predatory. Will eat any fish big enough to fit in their large mouths. Best kept with other large cichlids or catfish
Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temp: 78-84F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: <30ppm
shipping size 2 to 2,5inches
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