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[Redevilz]

Hey all,

What is the reccomended ammount of peacock bass for a 2000L pond? And what are some good tank mates? Prefer nothing over $250. I was thinking 3-4 bass with a gold spot pleco, would it be possible to add anything on top of that?

Cheers

[Shane-o88]

Saratoga, oscars maybe large severums or synspillum

[Jules]

Large bay snooks (petina splendida) are probably one of the best tank mates with bass.
They grow large, are robust, adapt really well to captivity, aren't to dear and look awesome!!

[Redevilz]

Awesome!! Thanks Shane and Jules!

I love oscars and Petenia splendida but was just unsure if they would be ok with peacock bass.

My list:

3x Peacock Bass
2x Oscars
2x bay snook
1x Geophagus Brasiliensis
1x green terror
2x Jaguar cichlids
1x Gold spot Pleco

Do you think this is overstocked and too aggressive?

Cheers

Edited by Redevilz, 25 March 2014 - 10:06 PM.

[malawiman85]

How you filtering?

[Redevilz]

Hmmm, thinking 2 big externals

Would a sump be a better option?

[Jules]

sump is one of the best and most effective went set up properly.

go a pool (sand) filter maybe if its outdoors, read some ppl do this on large monster tanks and works quite well.

[malawiman85]

If you dont want to go with a sump, have a look at pressurised pond filters. Huge capacities, good designs, high flow rates and tough and reliable outdoors.
My 1600ltr tank has a 4800l/h pump/sump at the moment.
Previously I ran a 3200l/h pond filter.
Both are cheap and reliable options.

[Redevilz]

I think I might get just a pond filter.

As for heating, I think I might get one or 2 500W heaters and get a cover to keep the heat in.

I might just keep Geophagus because of them being ok in Cold temperatures.

What is the minimum temperature for Peacock bass before it becomes detrimental to their health?