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$34.99 – $159.99Price range: $34.99 through $159.99
A powerful and large growing predator, the Orinocensis Peacock Bass is found in parts of the Orinoco and Meta river drainages in Colombia and Venezuela. The less commonly imported population from the upper Rio Meta in Colombia is especially sought after for its vivid yellow coloration and unique patterning of yellow rosettes and spots that becomes increasingly intense as they grow . Like all peacock bass, they are a voracious fish eater by nature and newly imported fish tend to prefer live foods at first but can be weaned onto frozen and prepared foods over time. They are fast growing and can be aggressive towards tankmates, especially other cichlids. Best kept with larger, fast-moving fish. Due to their large adult size and need for large areas of open swimming space, the Orinoco Peacock Bass is suitable only for the largest custom aquariums or heated ponds.
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A powerful and large growing predatory cichlid, the Orinoco Peacock Bass is found throughout the Orinoco and Meta river drainages in Colombia and Venezuela. In nature this species is one of the most widespread species of Cichla and it is found in a variety of habitat types from shallow flooded forest to open water, typically in large schools. Throughout its habitat it is known locally as tucunare or pavon and is an important food and game fish, growing to an adult size of 20”+ and upwards of 8lbs. In the aquarium they make for an impressive display fish, showing vivid yellows, golds, and blues around three (occasionally 4) prominent black spots or bands. Given their huge adult size and active, predatory nature, this fish is suitable only for very large dedicated aquariums or indoor ponds and should not be kept by inexperienced hobbyists. This species, like all Cichla, are extremely fast-growing and can be aggressive towards tankmates, especially other cichlids. Best kept with larger, fast-moving fish.
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