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Peacock bass
Cichla ocellaris · Fresh
Colourful aggressive cichlid of tropical rivers, with a bold eye-spot on the tail.
Photo: Karelj, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND All year. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 24–30 °C |
| Typical size | 35–50 cm · record about 75 cm |
| Diet | Fish |
| Regions | South AmericaNorth AmericaCentral America |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Not very moon-driven.
Tide
Tide matters little for this species.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Topwater plugs or swimbaits near fallen trees.
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