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Name
Scientific name
Cichla orinocensis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The Orinoco peacock bass, Cichla orinocensis, is a predatory cichlid from the Orinoco basin in Venezuela and Colombia and the Rio Negro in …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
600mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 27–29°C, pH 5.5–6.5
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the Rio Orinoco basin in Venezuela and Colombia, and the Rio Negro in Brazil.
Habitat
Found in varying habitats in the Amazon basin
Aquarium size
One of the smaller Peacock Bass, however a large tank is still required. Ultimately, this fish will require a tank of at least 8'x3'x3' (l x h x w) for an adul…
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: 27 – 29 °C81 – 84 °F pH: 5.5 - 6.5 Hardness: 5 - 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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