Monoculas Peacock Bass

🐟 MONOCULAS PEACOCK BASS 🌎 Origin: South America — mainly Amazon & Orinoco river basins 📏 Adult Size: (24–28 inches) 🏠 Tank Size: Minimum 6 ft × 2.5 ft × 2 ft for an adult; larger is better 🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C 💧 pH: 6.0–7.5 ⚡ Temperament: Semi-aggressive & highly predatory ⏳ Lifespan: Around 10–15+ years with proper care 🍤 Feeding: High-quality predator pellets, prawns/shrimp, fish fillets and other suitable meaty foods. Avoid relying on live feeder fish. 🐠 Tank Mates: 🪨 Compatible larger fish: • Oscar • Silver Dollar (large adults) • Severum • Large Geophagus • Large Pleco • Large Clown Knifefish ⚠️ Avoid: Small tetras, guppies, small cichlids and other fish that can fit in its mouth. 🪨 Tank Setup & Care: • Powerful filtration with strong biological media • Good oxygenation and moderate water flow • Fine sand or smooth gravel substrate • Provide open swimming space with some driftwood/rocks • Keep the tank securely covered — Peacock Bass are powerful jumpers • Weekly 25–40% water change recommended • Maintain excellent water quality and stable temperature 💙 AAF Tips: ⭐ Fast-growing predator — plan the adult tank size from the beginning. ⭐ Feed appropriately sized meals; overfeeding can quickly affect water quality. ⭐ A varied diet + excellent filtration = better growth and coloration. ⭐ Keep similarly sized tank mates to reduce aggression and predation.