Neptune’s rating:
51- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelAggressive
- Breeding AggressionExtremely Aggressive
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessModerate
- Length30.0 - 50.0 cm
- Liters per Fish100 L
- Maintenance LevelHigh Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 7.5
- PopularityPopular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size5
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature25.0 - 30.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourExtremely Territorial
- VibrancyVery Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Butterfly peacock bass
The Butterfly Peacock Bass, characterized by its vibrant colors, primarily a mix of greens and oranges with distinctive eye spots on its tail, is native to South American waters. This species, also known as Cichla ocellaris, exhibits a striking appearance with its large mouth and elongated body, making it quite noticeable. It has gained popularity within the aquarium hobby due to its vivid colors and intriguing behavior, though its large size and aggressive nature make it suited for experienced hobbyists with ample tank space.