OB Peacock Aulonocara
Aulonocara sp.
Origin: Lake Malawi (hybrid, captive-bred)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 6-10
- Swimming Level
- mid
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Carnivore; cichlid pellets, frozen mysis, krill
- Temperament
- Peaceful with similar-sized peacock/hap species; avoid aggressive mbuna
About
The OB Peacock is a hybrid Aulonocara peacock cichlid displaying the distinctive orange blotch (OB) color pattern—irregular patches of orange, blue, and black that create a uniquely mottled, eye-catching appearance. OB morphs are predominantly female in the wild but have been selectively bred in captivity to produce male OB individuals with full peacock finnage. An excellent choice for a colorful Malawi peacock-hap display aquarium.
Care Guide
Maintain hard, alkaline water replicating Lake Malawi conditions. Feed a varied carnivore diet of quality cichlid pellets, frozen mysis, and krill. Avoid overfeeding with protein-heavy foods to prevent Malawi bloat. Keep with other Malawi peacock and hap species; avoid housing with aggressive mbuna.
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