{"product_id":"african-cichlids-peacocks","title":"African Cichlids - Peacocks","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"274\" data-start=\"122\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"31\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eAfrican Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to Lake Malawi in East Africa, is renowned for its vibrant colors and relatively peaceful demeanor compared to other cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWith males displaying a spectrum of hues—from electric blues and fiery reds to sunny yellows—these fish add a dynamic visual appeal to any aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTheir active swimming behavior and unique personalities make them a favorite among aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"285\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"12\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"362\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePeacock Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLake Malawi, East Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"475\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"477\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eUp to 15 cm (6 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"527\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"541\" data-start=\"529\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e6–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"583\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"600\" data-start=\"585\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSemi-aggressive; more peaceful than other African cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"642\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOmnivorous – prefers high-quality cichlid pellets, supplemented with live or frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"696\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"722\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"783\"\u003epH Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"841\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e10–20 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e208 liters (55 gallons).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003eWhy Choose African Peacock Cichlids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eStunning Coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTheir vibrant hues make them stand out in any aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003eActive Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThey are lively swimmers, adding movement and interest to the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eRelatively Peaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCompared to other cichlids, they are less aggressive, making them suitable for community setups with appropriate tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eHardy Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAdaptable to various water conditions, they are suitable for intermediate aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFine sand or small gravel to mimic their natural habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1489\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1489\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003eDecor\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIncorporate rocks and caves to provide hiding spots and establish territories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEfficient filtration system to maintain water quality; ensure moderate water flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eModerate lighting to enhance their coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003eTank Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSecure lid recommended, as they may jump if startled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAfrican Peacock Cichlids can coexist with other semi-aggressive, similarly sized fish. Suitable companions include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"51\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eYellow Lab Cichlids \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1859\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"51\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"22\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSynodontis Catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"24\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePlecostomus (Plecos).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2106\" data-start=\"2026\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2067\" data-start=\"2026\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNote: Avoid housing them with overly aggressive species or those significantly smaller in size to prevent stress and potential harm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"2117\"\u003eFeeding Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003eStaple Diet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets formulated for omnivorous diets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2271\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2271\" data-start=\"2207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"2207\"\u003eSupplementary Foods\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLive or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2272\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2295\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003eFeeding Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOnce or twice daily; offer only as much as they can consume in 2–3 minutes to prevent overfeeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2541\" data-start=\"2400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2400\"\u003eAre African Peacock Cichlids suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2459\" data-start=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThey are best suited for intermediate aquarists due to their specific water parameter requirements and territorial behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003eCan they be kept in planted tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2581\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWhile they may uproot delicate plants, hardy species like Anubias or Java Fern attached to rocks can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2782\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003eDo they require a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2700\" data-start=\"2697\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eYes, maintaining a stable temperature between 24–28°C (75–82°F) is essential for their well-being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2784\"\u003eHow many should be kept together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2821\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThey can be kept singly or in groups, but it's essential to monitor for aggression and provide ample space and hiding spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Fish Hut Aqua?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Fish Hut Aqua, we’re passionate about helping you care for exotic species like \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Cichlids - Peacocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. With expert guidance, premium products, and a thriving community of fishkeeping enthusiasts, we ensure your aquatic journey is smooth and enjoyable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"FISH HUT AQUA AND PET SUPPLIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49746033475811,"sku":"uws1789531365241","price":12.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/3965\/8211\/files\/african-cichlids---peacocks_1.webp?v=1789531369","url":"https:\/\/vintageinspiredwear.shop\/products\/african-cichlids-peacocks","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}