Peacock Bass
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xrtg said:how old will they have to grow till they mature? and how big would they be by then.
It is said to be around 2-3 years for sexual maturity.
The size will varry depending on diet and tank size. But expect a 15+ inch fish.
I've a 6" Emperpr bass, & i think it is an amazing fish. For a start, it is veri hardly, and seems 2 do well in any water condition. I'm having it alone in a 2 ft tank tank 4 the time being, b4 transferring it 2 my 4ft. It is super territorial, and can't stand tankmates.
It was most fascinating come feeding time. I feed my bass feeder catfishes. The bass just engulfs its prey with such speed, and precision. It'll gorge itself full after each feeding.
Right now, I'm hoping its colour & design will turn out better as it grows bigger.
It was most fascinating come feeding time. I feed my bass feeder catfishes. The bass just engulfs its prey with such speed, and precision. It'll gorge itself full after each feeding.
Right now, I'm hoping its colour & design will turn out better as it grows bigger.
xrtg said:thanks. 15+ inches is good
from that we would only be able to tell the males from the females at maturity? or can we tell them earlier.
15+ for sexual maturity... NOT max size... Cichla Orinocensis is the second largest and usually reaches sizes comparable to Temensis... 28-36 inches.
You can easily vent these fish at around 12 inches IME.
There isnt much difference in color. unless they are spawning.
ashdavid said:I am seriously considering it, the only problem is that I a bit worried about them eating my firemouths and convicts ect. I agree with you there, we have some of the rarest fish here, it is unbelieveable.
U can't be serious????? You're worrying about firemouths and convicts???? Convicst are like a plague. they breed like almost non stop. Once you get some big Cichlas in there you'll forget about them. Might actually be cool watching the Peacock bass hunt them down. hehehehe
