Wild Orinoco Peacock Bass (Cichla orinocensis) Short Body orinocensis thrives on a protein-rich

orinocensis thrives on a protein-rich diet

Leopard Cactus Pleco is a member of the Loricariidae family of South American suckermouth catfishes

These fish can be kept with other peaceful species

meaning that the adults retain traits seen only in juveniles of similar species

but also fruits that fall from trees overhead

Wild Orinoco Peacock Bass (Cichla orinocensis) Short Body orinocensis thrives on a protein-richThe Orinoco Peacock Bass is native to the Rio Negro and Orinoco River basins in northern South America. Adults are easily recognized by the three large gold edged dark spots on the side of their body. This species is one of the larger growing species of Cichla.