Peacock Bass

Adult Peacock Bass Pair Information

Peacock Bass Description
Peacock Bass is one of the most powerful and beautiful freshwater predatory fish in the world.
Peacock Bass is famous for its aggressive feeding style, giant body size, bright colors, and strong
fighting nature. Imported Jumbo breeding pairs are highly valued for aquarium displays, monster fish
collections, and breeding quality.

Male & Female Difference
Male Peacock Bass
• Larger hump on head during breeding
• Bigger and muscular body
• More aggressive and territorial
• Brighter body coloration
• Protects breeding territory strongly
Female Peacock Bass
• Rounder belly shape
• Egg-producing fish
• Slightly smaller body
• Less aggressive normally
• Healthy females produce more eggs

Adult Size
• Usually grows from 12 inches to 36 inches+ depending on species and maintenance

Weight
• Adult weight around 2kg to 15kg+ depending on bloodline and aquarium care

Life Span
• Lives around 10 to 15 years with proper aquarium maintenance and healthy diet

Food Habits
Baby Peacock Bass Food
• Bloodworms
• Baby shrimp
• Small carnivore pellets
• Insect larvae
Adult Peacock Bass Food
• Shrimp and prawns
• Fish meat
• Carnivore pellets
• Earthworms
• Insects occasionally
• Small feeder fish sometimes

Foods to Avoid
• Rotten meat
• Dirty feeder fish
• Oily human food
• Low-quality frozen food
• Excess fatty foods
• Spoiled seafood
These foods may cause bacterial infections, poor growth, digestion problems, aggressive stress, and
dirty aquarium water.

Tank & Water Maintenance
• Very large aquarium compulsory
• Minimum 8ft to 12ft tank recommended
• Water temperature: 24°C to 30°C
• Strong filtration system required
• Excellent oxygen supply important
• Plenty of swimming space necessary
• Stable water quality compulsory

Breeding Age
• Usually starts breeding at around 2 to 4 years of age

Egg Production
• Female may lay around 1000 to 10,000 eggs depending on size and species

Hatching Process
Breeding Steps
1. Healthy mature pair required
2. Pair cleans flat spawning area
3. Female lays eggs on flat surface
4. Male fertilizes eggs immediately
5. Parents protect eggs aggressively
6. Eggs hatch within 3 to 5 days
7. Parents guard fry for several weeks

Baby Peacock Bass Care
• Separate grow-out tank recommended
• Feed baby shrimp and bloodworms
• Maintain strong filtration
• Keep water clean and oxygen-rich
• Avoid overcrowding fry

Important Care Tips
• Strong filtration system
• Protein-rich quality diet
• Large swimming space
• Regular water changes
• Stable water temperature
• Careful breeding management
• Avoid weak tank mates

Pair Price
• Imported Jumbo Show Quality Peacock Bass breeding pair price may range from ₹2 lakh to
₹25 lakh+ depending on bloodline, species, size, rarity, and show quality.
Available at Sri Krishna Poultry Farm
• Good quality Imported Premium Peacock Bass breeding pairs are available for sale at Sri Krishna
Poultry Farm, Magadi.
Healthy fish • Imported bloodline • Jumbo show quality • Safe transport available.
Contact: 7795553935 / 9741235052