
Cichlasoma sp. Maroni
Remarks: This species out of the Peruvian Rio Maroni is only called Cichlasoma sp. Maroni on export lists, but they are likely Cichlasoma amazonarum. These fish are widespread in the Amazon and have a fairly small adult size with lovely breeding colors of green stripes over a tan body.
Scientific Name: Cichlasoma sp. Maroni
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Max Size: 5"
pH: 6.0-8.0
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-77°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Wild
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Medium schooling fish, similarly sized South American cichlids, catfish, plecos
Tank Mate Options:
- Gymnogeophagus labiatus
- Gymnogeophagus balzanii
- Green Severum
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Remarks: This species out of the Peruvian Rio Maroni is only called Cichlasoma sp. Maroni on export lists, but they are likely Cichlasoma amazonarum. These fish are widespread in the Amazon and have a fairly small adult size with lovely breeding colors of green stripes over a tan body.
Scientific Name: Cichlasoma sp. Maroni
Common Name:
Max Size: 5"
pH: 6.0-8.0
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-77°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Wild
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Medium schooling fish, similarly sized South American cichlids, catfish, plecos
Tank Mate Options:
- Gymnogeophagus labiatus
- Gymnogeophagus balzanii
- Green Severum




















