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The largest species in the genus, the speckled peacock bass (C. temensis), reaches up to 13 kg (29 lb) in weight and 1 m (3.3 ft) in length, possibly making it the largest species of cichlid [16] (others suggest that record goes to the African giant cichlid, Boulengerochromis microlepis). [17] Other peacock bass species are smaller. [18]
The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names, including tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, and marble cichlid. [2] In tropical South America, where the species naturally resides, A. ocellatus specimens are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets.
Geophagus is a genus of cichlids that mainly live in South America as far south as Argentina and Uruguay, but a single species, G. crassilabris is from Panama. [1] [2] They are found in a wide range of freshwater habitats. [3]
Tankmates: Jewels can be aggressive and territorial, so it's best to keep them with similarly-sized and equally-aggressive fish. Other cichlid species such as Convicts, Green Terrors, and Fire mouth can make good tankmates. Feeding: Jewels are omnivorous and will eat a variety of foods, including pellets, flakes, frozen foods, and live foods.
The cichlid social dichotomy is composed of a single dominant with multiple subordinates, where the physical aggression of males becomes a contest for resources [59] (mates, territory, food). Female cichlids prefer to mate with a successfully alpha male with vivid coloration, whose territory has food readily available.
The relatively young age of sexual maturation within Nile tilapia leads to high birth and turnover rates. Consequently, the rapid reproductive rate of individuals can actually have a negative impact on growth rate, leading to the appearance of stunted tilapia as a result of a reduction in somatic growth in favor of sexual maturation. [17]
The tank should be decorated with rocks to form caves and passageways as shelter; like many other Rift Valley cichlids, they tend to be territorial and somewhat aggressive. It is therefore best to keep them with other cichlids to defuse their rowdy behavior. Fry can stay with the parents and should be fed protein-rich foods such as baby brine ...
Cichla ocellaris, sometimes known as the butterfly peacock bass ("peacock bass" is also used for some of its relatives), is a very large species of cichlid from South America, and a prized game fish. It reaches 74 cm (29 in) in length. [3] It is native to the Marowijne and Essequibo drainages in the Guianas, and the Branco River in Brazil.