Short Body Mono Peacock Bass (Cichla monoculus) Eels It is also very aggressive

It is also very aggressive towards conspecifics and should never be kept in groups

Good fish for the beginner hobbyist

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This type doesn't get very big

It is a valuable and rewarding fish to add to your aquarium as they are relatively easy to keep as long as you provide good water quality

Short Body Mono Peacock Bass (Cichla monoculus) Eels It is also very aggressiveMonoculus Peacock Bass are found living in the main stem of the Amazon River, mid to upper areas of the Rio Negro and in surrounding tributaries of both rivers. Monoculus Peacock Bass are distinguished visually by short vertical bars that do not extend below the lateral line and a long horizontal bar originating at the base of the pectoral fin. Most Mono Peacocks found in the hobby today are captive bred from Asia. Very few are imported from the wild.