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STRIPE TAIL WINEMILLERI CICHLID

STRIPE TAIL WINEMILLERI CICHLID

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๐Ÿ† Stripe Tail Winemilleri Cichlid โ€“ Sleek, Powerful, and Wildly Rare

The Stripe Tail Winemilleri Cichlid is a striking variant of the Cichla genus, often admired for its tiger-like vertical barring, streamlined body, and distinctive horizontal tail stripe that sets it apart from other peacock bass. Native to the Orinoco and Amazon River Basins, this powerhouse predator grows large, eats with intensity, and commands attention in any monster fish display.

Often overshadowed by more common Cichla species, the Winemilleri stands out with its subtle coloration, aggressive feeding response, and fast growth rate. It's a must-have for advanced aquarists looking to complete their peacock bass collection with a rarer species that thrives in big, well-filtered tanks.


๐ŸŸ Species Profile:

  • Scientific Name: Cichla sp. โ€œwinemilleriโ€

  • Common Name: Stripe Tail Winemilleri Peacock Bass

  • Adult Size: 18โ€“22 inches

  • Temperament: Aggressive predator

  • Tank Size: 180+ gallons recommended

  • Water Parameters: 76โ€“84ยฐF | pH 6.0โ€“7.5 | Clean, well-oxygenated water

  • Diet: Carnivore โ€“ feeds on live/frozen fish, shrimp, pellets, and carnivore sticks


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Stripe Tail Winemilleris thrive in:

  • Large aquariums with open swimming space

  • Minimal decorations, strong filtration, and tight lids

  • Tankmates that can hold their own with a fast and aggressive hunter

Compatible with:

  • Other large Cichla species

  • Datnoids, arowanas, stingrays, bichirs, large catfish

  • Avoid slow or undersized fish (risk of being eaten)

Behavior:

  • โšก Lightning-fast feeding response

  • ๐Ÿ‘€ Extremely visual hunter โ€“ responds to motion and movement

  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Grows rapidly in high-protein environments


๐Ÿ›’ Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Stripe Tail Winemilleri Cichlid is:

  • โœ… Hand-selected for health, feeding response, and pattern

  • โœ… Well-acclimated to prepared and frozen foods

  • โœ… Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

  • โœ… A trophy fish for serious collectors and monster fish keepers


๐Ÿ“ฆ Elevate your predator tank with the elusive Stripe Tail Winemilleri Cichlidโ€”a rare, aggressive, and visually stunning peacock bass. Now available exclusively at RobsAquatics.com.

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