Spot-Line Peacock Cichlid (Cichla temensis)

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Spot-Line Peacock Cichlid

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A wild-fished Spot-Line Peacock Cichlid

Cichla temensis

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

1703 Litres (450 US G.)

Size

80-100.1cm (31.5-39.4 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.5 - 6.5

Temp.

27 -29 °C (80.6-84.2°F)

Water Hardness

4-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Spot-Line Peacock Cichlid, Speckled Pavon, Speckled Pike Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Cichla atabapensis, Cichla tucunare, Cichla unitaeniatus
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