Blue Peacock Cichlid: Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums

We ordered two blue peacock cichlids from LiveAquaria last year, and both are beautiful fish, One has emerged as the alpha fish of the tank and does chase and beat up on the other blue peacock as well as other male fish, I’d definitely suggest ordering only one male, However, the alpha fish is by far the most beautiful blue peacock I’ve seen, and I receive many compliments on his looks

Peacock Cichlid

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Peacock Cichlid 101: Care, Types, Tank Mates, And More!

Species Summary

Blue Orchid Peacock Cichlid

Blue Orchid Peacock cichlids are semi-aggressive carnivores that can grow up to 5 inches long, with females being slightly smaller, They prefer a high protein diet of blood worms and brine shrimp, but the diet can be supplemented with cichlid pellets and flake foods, The Aulonocara Kandeense or Blue Orchid cichlid is a dimorphic species, with males developing a dark blue color with a bright

Electric Blue Cichlid

It is advised against keeping the Electric Blue Cichlid with Peacock Cichlids as they can kill the males and crossbred with the females, Longer tanks are advised over deeper ones, and this is preferred as the fish will often swim full lengths of the tank back and forth, It is hard to find pure breeds as these are easy fish to breed and will often cross breed in captivity, Pay close attention

7 Peacock Cichlids You Should Know About

We’ll go through the 7 most popular peacock cichlids that you should simply know about as they are so beautiful and unique, 1, German Red Peacock, To be honest, German red peacock cichlids are perhaps the most popular cichlids out there, With their red-blue color patterns on their body, they have this illuminating quality and vibrant colors

Lake Malawi Aulonocara

Peacock Cichlids are endemic to Lake Malawi, This rift lake is estimated to have over 800 species of cichlids, With 213 described species as of 2007 belonging to the Haplochromis group, this makes it the largest group in the Cichlidae family, Many of the species in this group are endemic to Lake Malawi, There are two main groups of cichlids

Aulonocara Peacock’s – Tampa Bay Cichlids

Aulonocara Peacock‘s Aulonocara are a genus of Haplochromides from Lake Malawi, They are known for all of them being maternal mouthbrooders and being highly sexually dichromic, Only the males show color, the females will remain a grey striped color, Yellow Sapphire Peacock, Aulonocara African Cichlid, From …

North Valley Cichlids

Our unique line of Split Albino Gene Blue Fire peacocks has the beautiful blue face and body coloration with red and yellow accents in the body and fins, This amazing breeder male produces both albino and regular offspring, German Turkis Peacock Aulonocara sp, Our Turkis peacock breeders were imported from Germany and our line of these gorgeous turquois fish are vibrant in coloration from

Cichlids

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African Cichlid

This beautiful Blue Peacock African cichlid is mildly aggressive so be sure to check out our compatibility chart, It does well in at least a 30-gallon tank and has a life expectancy of …

Blue Peacock Cichlid

Blue Peacock Cichlid: African Cichlids: Cichlidae: Aulonocara nyassae: The average adult male is 4 inches, Males are bright blue and brown while females are silvery, To keep these fish in captivity the water should be kept at about 77ºF with a pH between 7,8 and 8,6, The aquarium should be large and have a sandy substrate with plenty of rocks and caves, They are quite aggressive with their

Lake Malawi Peacocks – Snake River Cichlids

Aulonocara or “Peacocks” are a genus of Cichlid found in Lake Malawi, They are known best for their striking colors, making them perhaps the most popular group of Cichlids for hobbyists, Peacocks exhibit sexual dimorphism, where males display brilliant colors …

Blue Neon Peacock – Snake River Cichlids

Description: A highly prized Malawi Cichlid, with a metallic blue face, dorsal and anal fin, It’s body develops a beautiful gold/yellow color that runs from the gills and into the tail fin, Tank Mate Compatibility: Best with Haplochromis and other Peacock Cichlids, Plecos and Cuckoo Catfish, Avoid Mbunas,

Peacock Cichlid Care Guide & Species Profile

Peacock Cichlid Facts & Overview