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PeacockBass
03-31-2005, 8:35 AM
I feel its only fair i make the first PeacockBass thread on this site so here we go.
Hows everyones cichla doing? got some updated pics? updates on the growth too please.
what species do you all have?
what are you feeding?
Steve_89
03-31-2005, 8:47 AM
My monos are doing good. Pushing 4.5 inches. Should I expect to see some colouring up now peacock?? Or do they still need a bit more size about them? ATM got them eating white bait, bloodworms, beefheart and pellets.
Steve
largemouth
03-31-2005, 9:59 AM
temensis are doing good and getting large, maybe 6". Tail is getting nice and red and the speckles are coming in real nice. I am feeding mine mainly pellets and trying to get them to take frozen cod and striper meat. No luck yet though. Here are a couple recent pics.
http://photos.imageevent.com/jarrodmo/peacockbass/websize/Fish%20011.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/jarrodmo/peacockbass/websize/no%20flash%20012.jpg
The TRUST
03-31-2005, 11:01 AM
MY peacock bass is doing great
http://www.neoprodigy.com/thetrust/fish/DSC01125.JPG
He's on a staple diet of Pellets.
http://www.neoprodigy.com/thetrust/pellets/DSC01683.jpg
and TANKMATES!!!!!
TSN#1
http://www.neoprodigy.com/thetrust/wtf/DSC01504.JPG
TSN#2
http://www.neoprodigy.com/thetrust/wtf2/DSC01618.JPG
piranha45
03-31-2005, 1:54 PM
A well-rounded diet :D
those Ken's Pellets?
The TRUST
03-31-2005, 1:59 PM
Ken?
rayman45
03-31-2005, 3:55 PM
my next order im getting some
i hade one
but i had to sell it b/c i needed the tank for my red s/h
largemouth
03-31-2005, 4:08 PM
Ken's Fish Food (http://www.kensfish.com)
He's got some good stuff and is a great guy. He lives in Mass. so can stop by whenever I want to grab some food from him.
The TRUST
03-31-2005, 4:25 PM
Nah got these at the feed store.
They are SILVER CUP brand. 9.5mm size
My tems are a little over 6" now and are taking pellets, krill, shrimp, and feeders.
redtailfool
03-31-2005, 7:59 PM
Kensfish.com sells good quality pellets. Ingredients are very nutricious.
Love the hand shot Jed, :D
piranha45
03-31-2005, 8:22 PM
yes, I'm another avid Kensfish enthusiast :cool:
Choopa Loopa
04-06-2005, 7:34 AM
Nah got these at the feed store.
They are SILVER CUP brand. 9.5mm size
I have tried pellet from the feed store. IMO the pellet you buy their aren't as clean...have a tendency to mess the water when the fish are eating.
JEHMCO has a great line of pellet as well. I have to look into Ken's. Heard the name mentioned often.
The TRUST
04-06-2005, 10:50 AM
True Feed pellets are meant for farms which usually raises their fish in ponds. So they don't have the concern of clouding the water up. My water gets really cloudy but only if I overfeed. Which is what I do as I like to feed my fish until they can't eat another bite. I know some people that use the same food and their tanks are clean and clear. So the key to it is. Strong Filtration and not overfeeding.
b3n3d1ck
04-14-2005, 8:55 PM
I got a Cichla monoculus. Growth somewhat stopped at 10"-12".
piranha45
04-14-2005, 9:40 PM
what size tank is it in benedick?
b3n3d1ck
04-14-2005, 10:35 PM
what size tank is it in benedick?
6' X 6' pond
piranha45
04-14-2005, 10:38 PM
wow yeah plenty of room in that sucker... how old is it?
b3n3d1ck
04-14-2005, 10:44 PM
between 2-3 years old.
neoprodigy
04-15-2005, 1:24 AM
8"~12" temensis x13. i feed these guys everything... shrimps, beefhearts, pellets,krill... did i mention HANDFEED???
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/1DSC02438.JPG
WckedMidas
04-15-2005, 1:29 AM
i cant wait till i got some more cash to spend on fish. I got so many i want ima have to buy another tank. Im thinking a 180 or 240 maybe. I definitl wana get me some peacocks. Maybe i will save the cash and just bring back some from florida next trip
piranha45
04-15-2005, 11:51 PM
why not go with a 360? its still a conventional-sized aquarium...
PhullTank57
04-16-2005, 1:27 AM
A few pics of my cichlas... :)
piranha45
04-16-2005, 3:16 AM
the pic quality is poor, but the fish quality is stellar :cool:
pitbullbadass
10-22-2007, 11:33 PM
that is a cool p bass
Tongue33
10-22-2007, 11:40 PM
Mine are doing great :D Getting ready to possibly seperate form the large tank to a breeding tank :D They seem more than readY :)
Scatocephalus
10-29-2007, 1:50 PM
Can I keep a pair in a 55 gallon tank?
mjuniorc
10-30-2007, 8:47 PM
Can I keep a pair in a 55 gallon tank?
for a short period of time... but eventually need something bigger prep'd and ready, when its time...
ZOO YORK 207
10-30-2007, 8:58 PM
Can I keep a pair in a 55 gallon tank?
:ROFL:
gekkecichla
10-31-2007, 5:32 AM
how do you guys get them to eat pellets and staples my orinocos only eat live fish they are about 5"' they dont eat anything else exept red mosqouito larves sometomes when there hungy in the morning greetings
mjuniorc
11-01-2007, 5:09 PM
how do you guys get them to eat pellets and staples my orinocos only eat live fish they are about 5"' they dont eat anything else exept red mosqouito larves sometomes when there hungy in the morning greetings
patience & consistency.... when consistant, they will come around.... good luck:)
Opiate
11-11-2007, 2:30 AM
my tems are kickin ass! here are a few pics!