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Name
Scientific name
Cichla monoculus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Tucanare Peacock Bass
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The tucanare peacock bass, Cichla monoculus, is a large predatory cichlid from Colombia, French Guiana, Peru and Brazil, including the Rio …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
800mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
0–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Peru, Amazon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Colombia, French Guiana, Peru and Brazil. It's been recorded in the Rio Solimões, Rio Oyapock and Rio Araguari.
Habitat
Found in varying habitats in the Amazon basin
Aquarium size
More suited to public aquaria, otherwise a very large tank required. Ultimately, this fish will require a tank of at least 10'x3'x4' (l x h x w) for an adult f…
Maintenance
This species requires a lot of swimming space, so it is a good idea to furnish the tank fairly sparsely. Large pieces of bogwood and robust plants are recommen…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 28 °C pH: 6.5 - 7.5 Hardness: Up to 15°H
Diet
Piscivorous in nature. The diet should consist of meaty foods such as prawn, mussel, lancefish, whitebait and other white fish.
Behaviour and compatibility
Territorial and moderately aggressive. Can be kept in species groups or with other large species such as arowana, stingrays, large cats and other large cichlid…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is larger and develops a nuchal hump as he matures.
Reproduction
Limited reports of breeding in the hobby. As many as 700 - 800 fry may be produced. In the wild, they spawn more than once per year.
Notes
Due to their large size, Peacock Bass are only really recommended for the experienced fishkeeper that can house them adequately. That said, they are a hardy an…
References
References
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