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Peacock Bass
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Are the chances likely that my 20" ocellaris will eat my pair of 7"-8" Azul's. He is in a 1200 gal 10x5x42" and hasn't ever been fed live in the time I've had him. Got him when he was a fingerling. I would assume the rule of thumb is that if it fits in his mouth he will eat it?







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There is always a chance but I have bass ranging from 14"-30" and they all get along fine. In fact none of my bass other than my big temensis will take a whole sardine or mackerel when I feed them. Granted the sardines are 7-8" but if I cut them in half they disappear before they hit the water. I feed them primarily pellets so it has conditioned them to not eat anything large. If I throw in goldfish or shiners it is an all out feeding frenzy. I think if you feed your
 
Don't know why it got cut off, but I think if you feed your ocellaris heavy and then add your azuls you will probably be fine but there is still a risk.
 
If it can fit in their mouth there's a good chance it might disappear. I wouldn't chance it if they were my fish.

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