Michigan Cichlid Association
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: E.Y. on December 07, 2015, 10:04:37 AM
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I have 6 male peacocks that are about 3" each. 60 gallon tank. 60-80lbs. of texas holey rock.
They all came in displaying great coloration, but now only the dominant red shoulder has any color.
I expected to have a dominant fish, but I also was informed that if I purchased males that didn't look alike, they would also display colors.
Any ideas? I have one colorful fish and 5 grey fish now.
Thank you in advance.
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Where did you buy them from and how long ago was it? If the down coloring is not from a dominate one picking on the rest then sometimes you'll get fish that are juiced if they were purchased from a place that just wants to move fish fast.
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I got them from Bob Stevens, so I know that is not the case.
I'm assuming it is because the red shoulder is dominating the tank. I have no problem removing him, but will that just cause the next one to step up and once again I am left with one colorful fish, and 4 grey fish?
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Add a couple more males. It seems like you don't have them packed enough
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Welcome to the world of 'becarefull' what you buy because of the quaility. When I first started I would go to someone's house to purchase a particular fish and be told it was that exact fish only to grow them up and the species be something else completely. It only got worse and I had to learn the hard way. If you want to save $$ and time don't get into the fish hobby.
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Appreciate the advice everyone.
Currently debating whether I'm going to stock more fish or sell them all and save money... ;)
I'm not worried about the quality or species, just having some growing pains, but thanks for the warning.
I was thinking it may need a couple more, but wanted to ask before making that move.