Marble Cichlid (Astronotus ocellatus)

Familia: Cichlidae

Un cíclido amazónico grande e inteligente. Requiere un tanque muy grande; es territorial.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 22–25 °C
pH: 6–8
Dureza GH: 5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 32–45.7 cm
Tanque mínimo: 457 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Semi-aggressive; intelligent and territorial
Origen: South America (Amazon basin)

Descripción de la especie

A Cichlidae species native to South America (Amazon basin): Astronotus ocellatus lives mid-water swimmer over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Semi-aggressive; intelligent and territorial. Adults reach 32–45.7 cm.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta: Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods
Evitar con: Fish under half its size — May be eaten
Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Marble Cichlid?

Dificultad media. Semi-aggressive; intelligent and territorial; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Marble Cichlid?

Rango ideal: 22–25 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Marble Cichlid y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 32–45.7 cm; es mid-water swimmer. Acuario mínimo de 457 L.

¿Qué come Marble Cichlid?

Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir Marble Cichlid con otros peces?

Semi-aggressive; intelligent and territorial; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Buenos compañeros: .No convive con Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.

¿De dónde es originario Marble Cichlid?

Originario de South America (Amazon basin); vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce Marble Cichlid?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.