{"product_id":"assorted-peacock-cichlid","title":"Small Assorted Peacock Cichlids (7cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Assorted Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA colourful and highly sought-after group of African cichlids from Lake Malawi, Peacock Cichlids are known for their striking metallic colours, which can range from vibrant blues and yellows to oranges and reds. They are relatively peaceful for Malawi cichlids, but males can become territorial, making them best suited to a carefully planned African cichlid aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Colours include: \u003cem\u003eYellow Peacock, Yellow\/Gold Peacock, Yellow Peacock, Red Side Peacock, Ngara Peacock, Lwanda Peacock, Albino Fire Peacock, Albino Peacock, Benga Sunshine Peacock, Bicolour Peacock, Blue Peacock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(214, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, we cannot sex live fish for delivery*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 200L+ with plenty of open swimming space and rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Semi-aggressive; territorial, particularly males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore — quality cichlid pellets, flakes, spirulina-based foods and occasional frozen foods such as brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 12–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 8–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept with other similarly sized and tempered Lake Malawi cichlids, including other Peacock Cichlids and compatible Haplochromis-type cichlids. Avoid very aggressive Mbuna and small or slow-moving community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, East Africa. Small Assorted Peacock Cichlids are generally aquarium-trade varieties or hybrids of the \u003cem\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e group, rather than a single wild species. They naturally inhabit sandy and rocky areas of the lake, where they forage across the substrate for small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58894156759200,"sku":"FSH-0177","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/ImageComingSoon_Default_7c8c5e0e-ac0b-43b0-8f82-41306db79ef4.png?v=1776915827","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/assorted-peacock-cichlid","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}