New to p-bass, advice plz

[mahemaheman85]

So im a huge on africans for the most part but today i went to my lfs and to surprise they had a lone p bass at around 3-4 inches for 16.99 blew my freakin mind, i couldnt pass it up, ive actually wanted one for awhile.

So anyway what tank params, food, are best for this lil guy??? Also any advice is appreciated thanks...

Maybe some pics of your p bass set ups too if any of you are up to it

 

[mahemaheman85]

ill put up a pic of him after he settles for a bit too

 

[MalawiBoy]

I know some pbass experts have better advice then this but... depending on species tank size varies, also this thread might help you if yours only wants to eat live food http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33661

 

[mahemaheman85]

the lfs didnt know but i think its a Ocellaris, how big do they need to be to tell??

 

[mahemaheman85]

alright so he finally came out so i could take a pic

 

[mthao105]

that looks like my orinocensis

 

[Wrestler 4 Life]

When it calms down take another pic. If it starts to have gold around the black on its sides its orino.

*** I AM AM NO EXPERT JUST MY OPINON###

 

[CichlaRyan]

give him some time when he comes out take a ncie shot and share it with us then we could give u a clear cut answer for know im leanin with orino.

 

[haynchinook334]

Kinda hard to tell.....better shots please. as of now...mono.

 

[silverdragon]

I'm thinking mono too but clearer shots once settled will help with the I.d.
Keep the temp at 87 degrees and the oxygen high.
Monos, ocells & orinos usually max at 24inches.
Do a little search at some of the older threads to up your knowledge on cichla and you'll be fine. There's a whole thread as well with everyone setups on it. Enjoy your new pbass