Orinoco Peacock Bass Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Orinoco Peacock Bass in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (1890 liters) for a single adult, larger for multiple or growing specimens
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other large, robust, and equally aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with powerful filtration to handle the bioload. Provide ample swimming space, along with some large, smooth rocks or driftwood for territorial markers and visual barriers. Excellent water quality and regular large water changes are crucial. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential for their diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

78-84°F (25-29°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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