Be All, End All Tank for Peacocks

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waytoodeep03

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What size tank should I be looking for to house about 15 male peacocks for life?

Also what is the favorite lighting system around here for cichlids?

Note: I was looking the acrylic route for added security since I pay rent so alot of high output lights wont work for an acrylic top or it will bow.
 
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cchhcc

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Lights don't really matter unless you have live plants to concern yourself with. The new LED strips are great for general use.

I think you need something like an eight foot tank for 15 peacocks.
 
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MalawiTango

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I definitely recommend a 6ft tank. If you have the space and budget a 180G would be an awesome tank for them. Ive had good results with Coralife 50/50 bulbs in a regular light strip. Yep my old acrylic tank bowed when I had T5 lights sitting on top.
 
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Eric the Ricer

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I've got a 700sqft apartment on the ground floor (basement/storage underneath me). I want a 150 but I'm scared I'll crash through the floor haha. I currently have a 55, but am anxiously waiting to upgrade. I've got about 16 fish in my tank right now
 
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MyJohnson

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cchhcc;2650599; said:
Lights don't really matter unless you have live plants to concern yourself with. The new LED strips are great for general use.

I think you need something like an eight foot tank for 15 peacocks.
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Man, those must be some big monster peacocks.....15 in a 8 footer.

It's true light doesn't matter....unless you care how your fish looks. Light can hinder or enhance their color.
 
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Eric the Ricer

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Invest in a nice light for sure. To me, thats what makes or breaks a tank. Actinic light FTW!
Before Actinic, just two cheapo bulbs:

With an Actinic bulb, and a aqua-glo 10k I believe:
 
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sascythe

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yea im about in the same situation with apartment on first floor but if u want a bigger tank just make sure you put it where all the support is at. deffinently up against a support wall or something. if u put in the center of the room it would deffinently collapse or sag the floor.
 
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