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Name
Scientific name
Cichla ocellaris
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Peacock Bass
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The peacock bass, Cichla ocellaris, is a large predatory cichlid native to Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Brazil.…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
750mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 6.5–7
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, French Guiana, Guyana, Singapore, Suriname, United States
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to northern South America in Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Brazil. Introduced populations exist in various countries, including Singapore and the …
Habitat
Native to northern South America in Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Brazil. Introduced populations exist in various countries, including Singapore and the …
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: 24 – 27 °C pH: 6.5 - 7.0 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.
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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