Cichla ocellaris

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Peacock Cichlid
Peacock Cichlid
Species Cichla ocellaris
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 1,324.894 liters
1,324,894.123 mL

350 US Gallons (1324.9L)

Size 29.134 in

65-74 cm (25.6-29.1")

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

300.15 K
80.6 °F
540.27 °R
24 -27 °C (75.2-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Peacock Cichlid, Peacock Bass, Tucunarè, Lukanani

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Cichla sp. affin ocellaris, Acharnes speciosus, Cichla argus, Cichla atabapensis, Crenicichla orinocensis, Cychla argus, Cychla trifasciata

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Cichla ocellaris
Availability Uncommon
Common name Peacock Cichlid
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 29.134 in (74 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 300.15 K (27 °C, 80.6 °F, 540.27 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 350 US Gallon (1,324.894 liters, 1,324,894.123 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Cichla ocellaris
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