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Name
Scientific name
Cichla temensis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Speckled Pavon
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The speckled pavon, Cichla temensis, is a large peacock bass from the Rio Negro, Uatumã and Orinoco basins in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana a…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
990mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 27–29°C, pH 5.5–6.5
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, Guyana, Venezuela, Negro, Orinoco
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
It's known from the Rio Negro, Rio Uatumã and Rio Orinoco basins in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil.
Habitat
It's known from the Rio Negro, Rio Uatumã and Rio Orinoco basins in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil.
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: 27 – 29 °C pH: 5.5 - 6.5 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.
Notes
One of the largest cichla species. Due to their large size, Peacock Bass are only really recommended for the experienced fishkeeper that can house them adequat…
References
References
No references