We currently have this amazing large cichlid in good numbers and an ideal size in stock. The specimens orginate from Venezuela and most of them are 3-5 cm long. This is a perfect size for the acclimatization of these fish in home aquaria.
Besides this we also have a few specimens 5-7 cm long in stock and a wonderful, already mature pair which is 18-25 cm long. One can observe the unique sexual dichromatism of Cichla orinocensis in this pair: males look rather like Cichla ocellaris, while females have a colour pattern that reminds one in C. temensis.
Cichla orinocensis is a typical member of its genus and can reach a maximum size of about 70 cm. Maturity is usually attained at a length of 20-25 cm. All species of Cichla are – as far as it is known – openbrooders and perform a bipartental broodcare.
Youngsters can be fed with white mosquito larvae and bloodworm; however, feeder fish are ideal. From a size of about 10 cm on the young Cichla can be fed with frozen smelt as the basic food. Smelt can be used even for largest specimens.
For our customers: C. orinocensis has code 636551 (3-5 cm), 636552 (5-7 cm), and 636558 (18-25 cm) on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
Lexicon: Cichla: this is a name that has been used in ancient Greece for a nowadays unknown fish. orinocensis: means “originating from the Rio Orinoco”.
Text & photos: Frank Schäfer
| Angaben zum Tier | |
|---|---|
| Herkunft | Venezuela |
| Verfügbare Größe in cm | 4-6 |
