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Genus

Cichla

Species
4
Photographed
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Difficulty rated
4 of 4

Cichla monoculusTucanare Peacock Bass

authority not recorded

Max length
800mm SL31in SL
Tank
not recorded
Temp
25–28°C77–82°F
pH
6.5–7.5

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 and robust species that will adapt to a variety of conditions. Peacock Bass are becoming much more available in the hobby and are often seen for sale as cute 2" babies, often tempting people into buying a fish they will not be able to care for in the long term. Peacock Bass are also fished as a sport fish....

Moderate
1 field missing

Cichla ocellarisPeacock Bass

authority not recorded

Max length
750mm SL30in SL
Tank
not recorded
Temp
24–27°C75–81°F
pH
6.5–7.0

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 and robust species that will adapt to a variety of conditions. Peacock Bass are becoming much more available in the hobby and are often seen for sale as cute 2" babies, often tempting people into buying a fish they will not be able to care for in the long term. Peacock Bass are also fished as a sport fish....

Moderate
1 field missing

Cichla orinocensisOrinoco Peacock bass

authority not recorded

Max length
600mm SL24in SL
Tank
not recorded
Temp
27–29°C81–84°F
pH
5.5–6.5

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 and robust species that will adapt to a variety of conditions. Peacock Bass are becoming much more available in the hobby and are often seen for sale as cute 2" babies, often tempting people into buying a fish they will not be able to care for in the long term. Peacock Bass are also fished as a sport fish....

Difficult
1 field missing

Cichla temensisSpeckled Pavon

authority not recorded

Max length
990mm SL39in SL
Tank
not recorded
Temp
27–29°C81–84°F
pH
5.5–6.5

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 adequately. That said, they are a hardy and robust species that will adapt to a variety of conditions. Peacock Bass are becoming much more available in the hobby and are often seen for sale as cute 2" babies, often tempting people into buying a fish they will not be able to care for in the long term. Peacock Bass are also fished as...

Difficult
1 field missing