Familia: Cichlidae
Cichla monoculus es un cíclido de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 37.5–55 cm; temperatura 24–30 °C.
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.
Dificultad: moderada. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding.
Mantén el agua a 24–30 °C. 24–30 °C curated husbandry range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
De adulto mide 37.5–55 cm. Vive middle of the water column, así que 500 L o más.
Omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods. Forraja sobre sand with rock piles: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding; Pairs or singles with defined territory. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Su hábitat natural es Sudamérica, en lakes and slow rivers with structure.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
En acuario: substrate or cave spawner with parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.