{"product_id":"peacock-bass-cichla-spp-2","title":"Peacock Bass (Cichla spp.) 2”","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeacock Bass are some of the most impressive freshwater predator fish in the hobby. They’re known for their bold markings, powerful build, huge mouths, and aggressive feeding response. As they grow, they develop into true centerpiece fish that demand attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are active, intelligent predators with tons of personality. They quickly learn when it’s feeding time and are incredibly fun to watch, especially in a properly sized aquarium with plenty of open swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy people love Peacock Bass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Incredible predator fish with bold coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fast-growing and impressive as adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tons of personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Aggressive and exciting feeding response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Great centerpiece fish for very large aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Intelligent and interactive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCichla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peacock Bass, Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Predatory \/ Semi-aggressive to Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often 18–30+ inches depending on species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180 gallons or larger, with significantly larger setups recommended for adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 76–84°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeacock Bass need a large aquarium with excellent filtration and plenty of open swimming space. They grow quickly, so it’s important to plan for their adult size before bringing one home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can be kept with other large fish that are too big to swallow, but smaller tank mates may eventually become food. Avoid overcrowding and make sure all tank mates can handle their size and activity level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed a quality carnivore or predator pellet along with foods like shrimp, krill, earthworms, silversides, and other meaty foods. A varied diet is best. Feeder fish are generally not recommended because they can introduce parasites and disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship fish on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday and Tuesday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so they arrive quickly and safely. Orders usually arrive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday or Thursday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are packed carefully with insulation and heat or cold packs when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive arrival is guaranteed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as long as someone is available to receive the package on the first delivery attempt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We do our best to keep our inventory up to date, but quantities available are subject to change without notice. If we’re unable to fulfill part of your order, we’ll automatically refund the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor, pattern, adult size, and appearance may vary depending on the specific Peacock Bass species and age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Happens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53668799938925,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9231\/0381\/files\/F3CF8E4F-7FA8-4ABC-8CD3-9EBC0D8CA409.jpg?v=1786134235","url":"https:\/\/www.fishhappensindy.com\/products\/peacock-bass-cichla-spp-2","provider":"Fish Happens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}