Species guide
How to catch Bigeye cichlid
Acaronia nassa
freshwatergame fishCichlidae
The Bigeye cichlid is a solitary freshwater fish found in sunny, slow-moving creeks with muddy bottoms and amber water. It is a predatory species that feeds on shrimps, insect larvae, and smaller fish. This species grows up to about 16 cm in length and is known for its large eyes relative to its body size.
Where they live
Inhabits small, slow-flowing creeks in South America with muddy substrates and amber-colored water. Prefers sunny spots about 1 meter deep.
Typical size
Up to about 16 cm
What they eat
- shrimps
- insect larvae
- small fishes
Best baits
- small shrimp
- insect larvae
- small fish chunks
Best lures
- small soft plastic swimbaits
- tiny crankbaits
- micro jigs
How to fish for them
- light freshwater casting
- ultralight spinning with small lures
- fly fishing with small streamers
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