Make sure not to mix so as to avoid cross breeding. You could add some Haplochromis species in with the Peacocks and possibly a couple of Labidochromis caeruleus. Post some pics when set up.
how many fish?
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I have had Peacocks for a while now and as long as you have plenty of females for the males then you shouldn't have any mix breeding (at least I haven't in years)
I follow close to the rule but I say 1.5" of fish to 1 gallon water So say around 50 fish. MY preference is to have some shell dwellers mixed in with the peacocks, I find that there is always fish on the bottom and fish in the center/top. Be sure to have LOTS of rockwork/caves and crevices. Be sure to plant the plants deep if you have any, they will dig them up.
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I follow close to the rule but I say 1.5" of fish to 1 gallon water So say around 50 fish. MY preference is to have some shell dwellers mixed in with the peacocks, I find that there is always fish on the bottom and fish in the center/top. Be sure to have LOTS of rockwork/caves and crevices. Be sure to plant the plants deep if you have any, they will dig them up.
my 2cents
a dozen peacocks would get along just fine in that tank and and take the advice that Scotty and ogre929 gave you about cross breeding
This is some really great advice given here.Canadbis said:
Yes, if you have enough females the males should not look to cross-breed. The problem is that sometimes you end up buying a single fish and that is when the problems start. If you purchase from a reliable source you should not land up in this situation.
Post some pics for us to enjoy!
ATACK, that types fish you into. if you looking for monsters there are some from African as well as Americas. Narrow it down alittle and the max size your interested in and we can better direct you.
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