Dark peacocks

[aquasystem]

My peacocks seem to be too dark. I have tried switching to lighter gravel and ajusting the pH but it still doesnt seem to work any tips?

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[snookn21]

whats your water temp? cool water can make them stressed and look darker

 

[aquasystem]

85-86

 

[KCK]

isnt 82+ ridiculously high?

 

[I<3fish]

isnt 82+ ridiculously high?

Obviously you don't keep peacock bass or haven't looked into keeping peacock bass...

86-88 is the temp that juvies should be kept at in order for their immune systems to stay strong.