Assorted Malawi African Cichlid These cichlids are about 1.5 inches in size. This thread is archived. Feed your peacock Cichlids in small portions throughout the day. They are sometimes referred to in English by their Brazilian name tucunaré or their Spanish name pavon. This also mimics their habitat and makes your peacock cichlids happy. Feed cichlids meat to add variety to their diet. favorite this post Jan 16 Red Cap Lethrinops $0 (wdc > manassas park) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. These fish come in a variety of colors, blue to red to yellow. 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I have a male Peacock Cichlid and up until a couple of months ago a female Peacock Cichlid. It only reaches about 5 inches (13 cm) in length. The ram has adapted well to aquarium conditions and feeding. Come one come all cichlid lovers. Rainbow cichlid (Herotilapia multispinosa) generally inhabits ponds, small lakes, swamp, and drainage areas that have muddy bottoms where they can live amongst … Albino Apache Peacock. They remain under three inches. My living room mbuna aquarium setup is always a conversation starter. Dec 17, 2004 2,808 3 38 Cumberland, MD 21502. These are a great base of any cichlid diet. I know 55 gallon is minimum for all male tank, But I was wondering what the good size would be for a small (usisya) breeding pair or harem? These hardy fish are very easy to care for and can breed successfully in captivity. I managed to catch it and put it in the tank with our tetras until it can grow up a bit. Dec 19, 2016 - Lake Malawi Peacock Cichlids include some of the most popular species of African cichlids found in the hobby today. Fish Compatibility: It should be noted that fish behavior is not entirely consistent in every situation. Page 1 of 2 Next; Sign Up For Our Newsletter. level 1. This African Cichlid aquarium is the one that started me back in the hobby. Magnificent colors are exactly the reason why Cichlids are one of the most beautiful […] Regular price $ 7.25 $ 5.99 Sale. Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara) is a cichlid species native to Lake Malawi in Africa. General Information African Peacocks are very popular aquarium fish, because of their lively behaviour, bright colours, shapes, size and intelligence. Get great deals sent directly to your inbox! QUICK LINKS. Small Peacock Cichlids in Breeder Tank - Cichlidaholics Cichlid Forum and Tropical Fish Forums and Haplochromines. Sort by . Remarks: You will receive an assortment of male Peacocks and Haplochromines from Lake Malawi and Lake Victoria.There is no guarantee which species you will receive, but you won't receive anything we wouldn't want in our own tanks. African Cichlid | Red Peacock. Breeders have developed a number of color types, including blue, as a wild type; golden and the German blue, a mix of blue and other colors. Color. They belong to the group of African Cichlids that originate from this area. Size: Males 6 inches, Females 4 inches Sent 6 inches. You must take the time to house your Peacock Cichlid with proper tank mates so that they can all live together in a happy community. Rams are a small, colorful, peaceful cichlid that hails from northern South America. They are also bottom-feeders. Apparently they managed to breed and we never saw any sign of fry until yesterday. save hide report. Sunshine Peacock: These moderately-aggressive fish are resilient, making them another good choice for new hobbyists. This resource does not display every cichlid species. She died unexpectedly. share. What you see in the pictures is the current stock available. OB Peacock Cichlid. Water Conditions: pH 7.4 to 8.2; water temperature 76 to 82 degrees F. Introduced: This OB Peacock Cichlid is a man made hybrid created by crossing a male Aulonocara species with an OB female mbuna, a rock dweller. The smallest Malawi cichlids are probably the shell-dwellers, some of which are two inches long or so when adult. Captive bred color morphs can also be orange. However, often size is not the only criterion, besides this, the fish should have a fairly peaceful character (the ability to get along even with smaller species), and not cause serious harm to the aquarium plants, do not dig soil, etc. Just like the peacock bird, only the male Peacock Cichlid has vivid appearance while the female is drab in appearance. Peacock bass (or Brazilian tucunaré) (Cichla) is a genus of large cichlids, diurnal and predatory freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins, as well as rivers of the Guianas, in tropical South America. 84% Upvoted. $5. Add to Cart. Peacock Cichlids: Only slightly aggressive, Peacock cichlids (also called Aulonocara nyassae) are one of the more colorful types of cichlids, ranging in colors of dark tan to silvery-blue. $0. It is advised against keeping the Electric Blue Cichlid with Peacock Cichlids as they can kill the males and crossbred with the females. The breed has been in the hobby for around 15 years and wears a cocktail of colors and shades. Assorted Malawi Cichlid. Previous. Try to give Peacock Cichlids spirulina and krill at least 1 – 2 times a week for good health and color. Dwarf cichlids - Any cichlid fish which does not exceed 14 cm in size in their adult state in aquariums are called dwarf cichlids. 702Cichlid. Peacock Cichlid - Small (Assorted) Assorted Peacock Cichlid Known as some of the most colorful African cichlids from Lake Malawi, they add great vivid colors to your tank! Name. African. However, the meaning of OB is orange blotched. Other small fish, small crustaceans, insect larvae found in the sand, algae: How Obtained: Hunting and digging in the substrate: How to Replicate: Live foods or frozen foods work better than freeze dried or staple fish food. While this is true for some species, the Peacock Cichlid is relatively peaceful. This breed alone has 22 different species, and all of them can be found in Lake Malawi. T. toddnbecka AC Members. The one thing the Peacock Cichlid has in common with others of its species is that it will always be colorful, and the star of your aquarium. Albino Dolphin (Moorii) Hap. Diet: Premium flake food & small pellets, Frozen: Brine Shrimp, Mysis shrimp, bloodworms and plankton. Regular price $ 7.25 $ 5.99 Sale. Most of them seem to grow to 6 to 7 inches . $0. Scientific Name: Aulonocara spp. Peacock Cichlid Aquarium. OB Peacock Cichlid Fish $0 (wdc > Manassas Park) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. The Sunshine Peacock Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maleri" is a relatively small sized Peacock cichlid from Lake Malawi, Africa. I need your help and opinions.....what is the smallest sized peacock cichlid available....they will be in a 40 gallon tank for a while and then moved to a 55 gallon. whilst a small percentage of females will also have egg spots. (There are also shell-dwellers from Lake Tanganyika and from other places, but they aren't Malawi cichlids, obviously.) Tank size for peacock cichlid pair (or single 1M : 3F harem) Afr | Help. Expand signature. Add to compare. Some African cichlids thrive in the depths of the Lake Malawi, finding their home 490 feet under the surface, whereas others prefer shallow waters. African Cichlid | Red Zebra Cichlid. Size is around 1.5 inches. Some of the most common and popular species amongst the aquarists are angelfish, Oscar fish, and discus fish. Quick View. Add to Cart. 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