Assorted Peacock

Our Assorted Peacock Cichlids (Aulonocara spp.) offer a fantastic way to add vibrant colour and variety to your African cichlid display tank. Sourced from a range of popular Lake Malawi peacock species and colour morphs, each fish is unique — you may receive blues, yellows, reds, oranges, or multicoloured individuals depending on current stock.

Care Guide

• Tank Size: Minimum 200L; larger tanks recommended for multiple males
• Water Parameters: pH 7.8–8.5 | Temp 24–28°C | Hard, alkaline water essential — replicates Lake Malawi conditions
• Diet: Omnivorous — quality cichlid pellets, frozen foods such as brine shrimp and krill; avoid high-protein mammal-based foods
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; best kept with other Malawi peacocks and haplochromines of similar size; avoid mbuna
• Tank Setup: Sandy substrate with open swimming space and rock formations for territory and shelter
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Max Size: 12–15cm depending on species

Please note: Specific species and colouration cannot be guaranteed for assorted selections. Fish are sold unsexed at juvenile stage and colouration will develop with maturity.