The Red Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp. 'Red') is a brilliantly coloured Lake Malawi cichlid, displaying a vivid red-orange body that intensifies with age and good conditioning. Males are particularly striking, making them a centrepiece fish in any African cichlid display tank.
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
