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

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