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Peacock Kaleidoscope Cichlid
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The kaleidoscope peacock cichlid features the most complex coloration within the peacock cichlid family. These extra fancy cichlids are bred in Taiwan to bring out three or more bright colors in the aquarium. Though the color is extra fancy, the fish will eat anything any other peacock cichlid will eat. This variation should not be confused with the sulfur head peacock.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Aulonocara (line-bred hybrid) |
| Origin | Lake Malawi, Africa (bred in Taiwan) |
| 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 |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2–4" (by size option) |
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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