Peacock Cichlid

The peacock cichlid is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family and one of the African cichlids. Peacock cichlids are friendly, active fish that come in vivid colours of purple, yellow, red, and orange.

There are more than 20 peacock cichlid color variations. The two common types of peacock cichlid are the red peacock cichlid and the blue peacock cichlid.

Peacock cichlids are popular amongst aquarists because of their beautiful colors and their ease of care, although in cramped tank environments, the fish have an aggressive streak

Peacock Origin:Lake Malawi, Africa; Intermediate shorelines, with open sandy areas and few rocks.

Diet:Will take any kind of food, will thrive on any good quality pellet and flake food such as New Life Spectrum Cichlid Formula.

Another popular peacock. Only males develop brilliant colouration. Will hybridize readily with otherAulonocaraspecies.

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They stand out with their brilliant coloration but also because they are one of the most peaceful of the Mbuna species. As an omnivore and being somewhat shy, they are very versatile and adaptable to all sorts of cichlid setups.

They can live singly or in pairs. They are not territorial but they will be aggressive towards other fish that are similar in body shape or color.

These truly attractive fish are ideal for the beginning cichlid keeper. They can be maintained in an aquarium as small as 30 gallons, though 50 gallons or so is ideal, and they are generally easy to care for. They are most comfortable in an aquarium with lots of rocks and caves that provide hiding places for it to dart in and out of.

Tank set up:

• Minimum Tank Size : 50 liters (suggested ).
• Suitable for Nano Tank: No
• Substrate Type: Sand/Gravel Mix
• Lighting Needs: Moderate normal lighting
• Temperature: 24-28C
• Range ph: 7.88.6
• Hardness Range: 4-6 dGH Hard
• Semi-aggressive
• Omnivore

Size 5cm

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