Peacock Bass Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Peacock Bass in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adult specimens, depending on species and number)
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, and equally aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small or docile tank mates.
• Special requirements: Require very large tanks with powerful filtration due to their size and predatory nature. Provide ample swimming space and some hiding spots using large driftwood or rocks. A high-quality, protein-rich diet is essential. They are sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

78-84°F (25.5-29°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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