Blue Aulonocara 5cm

The Peacock Cichlid is a stunning species of fish native to Lake Malawi; it belongs to the Astatotilapia genus. There are at least 22 different species of  Peacocks, the majority of which have stunning coloration.

This is in fact a variety of the Flavescent Peacock. It is a manmade creation and not naturally occurring. It is the same size as other Peacocks except with a red coloration.

Their coloring can vary from blues, reds to yellows and will stand out in any aquarium.  These imported varieties have been raised on natural coloring foods, which are normally present in the native diet. (We recommend the Hikari Blood Red Parrot food to maintain fiberent colours.)

Males can be territorial, but on the whole they are peaceful and can make good community fish.