PBass. hard to keep?

[contender]

r they hard to keep, ie strict water requirements?

 

[lizardfishman]

i wouldnt think so. they are big cichlids and are hardy. they are thriveing in south FL so i think that proves they dont need specific water quality.

 

[MaJiKTeRRoR]

Need large tank.

 

[blacktip]

they are said to be sensitive when they are younger, ie less than 6", but supposedly warm temperatures and lots of food are key. Otherwise, they eat a lot and get big quick. I can't wait til I find a few.

 

[mintylover]

I have a few and they are doing really well. You need to give them lots of space and food...or else you end up in a war zone. They are fast and powerful and so if they fight, you will know!!

My largest one is well over 2 ft and he is gorgeous.

 

[bsplenden]

even small ones at 2" will be easy to keep. they really dash for their food. and they grow up fast...

 

[Steve_89]

they are said to be sensitive when they are younger, ie less than 6", but supposedly warm temperatures and lots of food are key. Otherwise, they eat a lot and get big quick. I can't wait til I find a few.

Thats right, they are very susceptible to white spot when younger.

Once past the 5 inch stage quite easy to keep.

 

[mon]

they are hardy fish... but need a reasonaby big tank...

 

[Cory]

Its not that they are hard to keep...Its more can you afford them? Afford them in the sense of getting a tank to support such a large fish. They need at LEAST a 200g tank. Remember these fish can get up to 26inch's! This is not a goldfish! They also eat like pigs and will usually eat anything thats the size of their mouth!

Cory

 

[managuense-fury]

All this talk about peacock bass I am thinking about getting some. Speaking of em anyone ever heard about these kind, cichla temensis "rio jaguaribe brazil".