Cichla monoculus

Familie: Cichlidae

Cichla monoculus ist ein Buntbarsch aus Südamerika. Länge 37.5–55 cm, Temperatur 24–30 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
24–30 °C
pH
6.5–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
37.5–55 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Middle of the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding
Herkunft
Südamerika

Artübersicht

Cichla monoculus, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits lakes and slow rivers with structure. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding and omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods, it grows to 37.5–55 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–30 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Sand with rock piles
Harte Dekoration
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Pflanzen
Hardy species that tolerate digging

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Pairs or singles with defined territory
Fütterung
Omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Fortpflanzungsart
Substrate or cave spawner with parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Cichla monoculus pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Cichla monoculus?

Halte das Wasser bei 24–30 °C. 24–30 °C curated husbandry range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

Wie groß wird Cichla monoculus und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 37.5–55 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Middle of the water column) sind 500 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Cichla monoculus?

Omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods. Es wühlt in sand with rock piles — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Cichla monoculus vergesellschaften?

Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding; Pairs or singles with defined territory. Gute Partner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Woher stammt Cichla monoculus?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in Südamerika, in lakes and slow rivers with structure.

Springt Cichla monoculus?

Bei Pflege und Wasserwechsel wird ein Deckel empfohlen.

Wie züchtet man Cichla monoculus?

In der Zucht: substrate or cave spawner with parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.