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| Scientific Name: Cichla temensis |
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| Pronunciation: s
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| Common Name(s): Speckled Peacock Bass |
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| Geo. Origin: Amazon lowlands |
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| Habitat: Riverine |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 30" |
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| Temperature: 80°F |
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| pH: < 7 |
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| Water Hardness: Soft |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Adult |
| Photo Credit: Philippe Burnel |
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| The second largest cichlid and the largest New World cichlid. It is also the largest of the Cichla species. Wild fish may not take to prepared foods until after many attempts. Because of its size and swimming capability, only very large tanks should be considered. |
