I have a personal Pond in tropical Indonesia. The local pond, or to be precise a golf course man made lake, has established colonies of tilapia, snakehead, pacu, pangasius catfish etc.
A few years ago, I introduced baby Peacock Bass( Cichla Monoculus ) in the 3-5cm range.
Recently, as an angler, I checked upon my harvest and saw incredible success. There were clear signs of breeding; multiple size variations.
Large ones reaching 3kg and 60cm in length, with juveniles(F1) being about 30-35 cm / 20-25cm / 15-20cm in length.
Also as an mfk, I have recaptured plenty of Cichla Monoculus Back along the 30-35cm range. About 30 in total have been caught for research purpose and future aquaria pets.
Once caught, they have the most beautiful coloration and pattern, however, as they are acclimated and brought to the tank, they still have dark colors. Their bright dots and stripes dissapear. Attached are images of these fish which have been in quarantine aquariums for 2 months.
Method of capture is lures & fishing.
Method is 95% guarantee survival rate after 2 months capture.
Questions:
1. Will they have permanent dull/dark coloration?
2. If the coloration will return to bright yellow/ colorful, what is the duration?
3. Suggestions for the decrease in duration for fish coloration?
Please see attached image.
The aquarium image is what they look like after 1 week of capture; color does not change.
Personally, I have had success in keeping my own peacock bass, for several years.
Instagram: @fishfinatic.id
A few years ago, I introduced baby Peacock Bass( Cichla Monoculus ) in the 3-5cm range.
Recently, as an angler, I checked upon my harvest and saw incredible success. There were clear signs of breeding; multiple size variations.
Large ones reaching 3kg and 60cm in length, with juveniles(F1) being about 30-35 cm / 20-25cm / 15-20cm in length.
Also as an mfk, I have recaptured plenty of Cichla Monoculus Back along the 30-35cm range. About 30 in total have been caught for research purpose and future aquaria pets.
Once caught, they have the most beautiful coloration and pattern, however, as they are acclimated and brought to the tank, they still have dark colors. Their bright dots and stripes dissapear. Attached are images of these fish which have been in quarantine aquariums for 2 months.
Method of capture is lures & fishing.
Method is 95% guarantee survival rate after 2 months capture.
Questions:
1. Will they have permanent dull/dark coloration?
2. If the coloration will return to bright yellow/ colorful, what is the duration?
3. Suggestions for the decrease in duration for fish coloration?
Please see attached image.
The aquarium image is what they look like after 1 week of capture; color does not change.
Personally, I have had success in keeping my own peacock bass, for several years.
Instagram: @fishfinatic.id
