Peacock Bass
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The Peacock Cichlid Cichla ocellaris is an eye catching show fish for a very large aquarium. Its shape and large size cause many observers to mistake it for a type of bass fish, but it is in fact just a very large and colorful cichlid fish. It presents an olive-green body color which transitions into a yellow-white belly and is marked on the body and back by black blotches and stripes.
QUICK FACTS:
| Scientific Name: | Cichla ocellaris |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 200 Gallons |
| Care Level: | Expert |
| Temperament: | Large Aggressive - Predatory |
| Water Conditions: | 75.0 to 82.0° F (23.9 to 27.8° C) |
| Max. Size: | 30.0 inches (76.20 cm) |
| Color Form: | |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Origin: | South America |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
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