Species: Dimerus Cichlid (Cichlasoma dimerus) Location: Orlando, Florida Date: July 8, 2018 “Dimerus Cichlid” is the currently-accepted common name for Cichlasoma dimerus. It looks different from Black Acara at first glance, but it’s hard to place. Here are the key distinguising features: 1) It isn’t as dark. 2) The fins don’t flow or flutter out as much. 3)…
Species: Jack Dempsey Cichlid (Rocio octofasciata) Location: Orlando, Florida Date: July 8, 2018 The Jack Dempsey Cichlid was one of a few “longshots” I had on my Target List for my visit to Orlando. I knew they’d been recorded, but based on my research, only in scattered pockets, isolated ponds, and the like. In fact, their range…
Species: Black Acara (Cichlasoma bimaculatum) Location: Orlando, Florida Date: July 8, 2018 I was told these would be easy to catch. Once I found them, that proved true. Unfortunately, I struck out several times before finding the sweet spot. Alas, it was worth the wait. When I did find them, I also found half a dozen other…
