Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – large feeder fish, large cichlid pellets, whole prawns
Aquarium species profile
Peacock Bass
Cichla sp. · South America (Amazon and Orinoco basins)
Minimum tank300 gal
Adult size24"
Care levelExpert
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature78–86°F
pH range6.0–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Species tank only — too large and predatory for any community
Tank mates to avoid
All smaller fish (will be eaten), delicate species
Care notes
Not actually a bass — one of the largest and most aggressive South American cichlids. Apex predator that will eat anything it can swallow. Expert only — requires enormous tanks, pristine water, and a diet of large prey. Spectacular but demanding.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.