peacock bass ID plz

[3617]

hi what type of pbass is this? i got him 2 days ago

 

[fish junkie]

looks like a really stressed occel im geussing the fruity pebbles substrate is tripping him out lol

 

[3617]

he looks stressed out? is it because of the new enviroment
he's on the top of the tank chilling with the arowana now

 

[3617]

another question, do pbass prefer a school or they are ok to be alone?

 

[bassguy]

They prefer a pack but can live alone. Plus they are funner in a pack, big time at feeding.

 

[3617]

its ok he's been feeding off arowana food sticks so he can go crazy with my aro

 

[fish junkie]

you will find hes much calmer if he lives in a pack colors will be much better the dark barring in his face tells me hes stressed if hes eatting arrow food sticks your lucky make sure to give him cover from your lights also bright lights stress them out

 

[3617]

yeah when i was gonna buy him the guy was like i doubt your pbass will live since he only eats live food and i took the risk, gave it a try and bought him first thing i put in the pellets he eats it right away, if that guy didnt say something like that to make me worry i would have gotten more pbass

 

[bigbrad73]

What size tank do you have him in?

 

[3617]

20 gal