Speckled Peacock Bass Aquarium Care Guide

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

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (3785 liters) for a single adult, significantly more for multiple individuals or a breeding pair.
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other very large, robust, and equally aggressive cichlids or catfishes that can withstand its predatory nature. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with powerful filtration to handle the significant bioload. Plenty of open swimming space is essential, along with some large, smooth rocks or driftwood for territorial markers and potential spawning sites. Excellent water quality and regular large water changes are paramount. Live or frozen meaty foods are required.

Water parameters

Temperature

78-84°F (25.5-29°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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