Peacock Bass Breeding Setup

[Aquafreak]

Sounds great. My suggestion would be to read and learn everything you can about keeping them first. Certain things like filtration are often increased for Cichla. I learned the hard way and wished I would have put more time in to researching before I ventured into it several years ago. Ask away though, as there is a plethora of knowledge amongst the members here. I can't say they don't bite though... so ask nicely.

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[Goldfish Beware]

Thanks Aquafreak.

 

[Goldfish Beware]

Still can't find any solid information on (the most) suitable substrate.
One source said river sand, others said gravel, no substrate at all....
Instinct is telling me to go with a small grain size that will compliment the pH requirements.
Thoughts...??

 

[Goldfish Beware]

Still can't find any solid information on (the most) suitable substrate.
One source said river sand, others said gravel, no substrate at all....
Instinct is telling me to go with a small grain size that will compliment the pH requirements.
Thoughts...??

 

[Aquafreak]

I use pool filter sand and have for years. Love it. Some like tile bottoms for a nice clean look. I like a more natural look.

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[Mr Pleco]

Still can't find any solid information on (the most) suitable substrate.
One source said river sand, others said gravel, no substrate at all....
Instinct is telling me to go with a small grain size that will compliment the pH requirements.
Thoughts...??

Breeding tanks I prefer no substrate.. I use terra cotta pot saucers or slate on the bottom to simulate a depression . Then its easy to move the eggs to a hatching tank

 

[fwprawn]

Will PB fry eat crushed dry foods like other baby Cichlids that the parents chew up?

 

[Aquafreak]

Breeding tanks I prefer no substrate.. I use terra cotta pot saucers or slate on the bottom to simulate a depression . Then its easy to move the eggs to a hatching tank

I would agree that a tank used purely for breeding would probably not have much, if any substrate. I was referring to general tanks. I have heard of a few accounts where the reflection of the glass on the bottom impacted the pair and the addition of a light coating, and I mean dusting, can help to break up that reflection.

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[Streamline]

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[Goldfish Beware]

Thanks for the advice guys (and girls?).
I have tried very hard with this tank to simulate a more natural look.
Heater is inline in the base, inlet and outlet spouts are in hollow logs or under rocks etc.
Nothing man made will be seen in the tank.
I think I will get a flat piece of shale for the egg laying surface.