what species is this

[t.oliphant]

thanks boost whats the max size on them

 

[toxicfish]

about 36" full grown

I would have to say ocellaris being that it's about 10"

 

[t.oliphant]

oh damn im gonna need a pond then

 

[bOOsteN aUdI]

ocellaris get about 25-27 inches around there maybe a bit larger..... you will be ok for a little while lol just make sure your water quality is good.. a trick is to have SOFT water they will look 10 times better in color look to aim for 5.5

 

[t.oliphant]

should i try and replicate a black water habitat i am also doing biweekly 50% water changes

 

[bOOsteN aUdI]

i do 30% a week for now at least. hehe my secret id soft water, low ph and trace elements i will make them look better, i can tell you that.

 

[t.oliphant]

i do 30% a week for now at least. hehe my secret id soft water, low ph and trace elements i will make them look better, i can tell you that.

do you any chemicals to acheive the ph and softness in your water?also what trace elements do you use?

 

[Skoomakilla]

hey are peacock bass considered cichlids???????????/

 

[t.oliphant]

yes they are family is cichla

 

[bOOsteN aUdI]

cichlid trace elements by kordon...... black what is good too or you can put peat in the filter media. but then u have to check the ph often like 2 times a day cause it can drop to low.