Speckled Peacock Bass
Cichla temensis — The largest peacock bass reaching 3ft; public aquarium or dedicated specialist only.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Cichla temensis |
|---|---|
| Type | cichlid |
| Adult size | 36" |
| Minimum tank | 300 gal |
| Group size | 1+ |
| Temperament | aggressive |
| Temperature | 75-82°F |
| pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| GH | 3-12 |
| Diet | Live/large frozen fish, large pellets |
| Swimming zone | all |
| Care level | difficult |
| Plant-safe | No |