Three-barred Peacock Bass Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Three-barred 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 breeding pairs
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other very large, robust, and equally aggressive cichlids or catfish that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with powerful filtration to handle significant bioload. Provide ample open swimming space, along with some large, smooth rocks or driftwood for territorial markers and potential spawning sites. 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 (25.5-29°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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