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Freshwater fishPeacock Cichlid Assortment (Lot of 4)
Peacock Cichlid Assortment (Lot of 4)
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An assorted lot of four should contain at least three different bright color variations. If you wish us to avoid a color or go heavy on a color, please let us know!
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Aulonocara (assorted line-bred varieties) |
| Origin | Lake Malawi, Africa |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive (males territorial) |
| Adult Size | Up to 5–6" |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| Diet | Omnivore (meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 76–82°F |
| pH | 7.8–8.6 |
| Group Size | Sold as a lot of 4 |
| Shipping Size | Medium: approx. 2" · Large: approx. 3" · Jumbo: approx. 4" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a sand bottom, open swimming space in front and rockwork along the back. Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika cichlids need hard, alkaline water; crushed coral or aragonite sand helps hold the pH up.
Feeding: Feed a quality cichlid pellet or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Haps do well with peacocks and other haps of similar size, plus robust catfish like synodontis. Keep one male per similar-looking species, with several females, to limit fighting and crossbreeding.
Good to know: Males take a year or more to show full adult color, and color best when females are present.
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