Mystery Peacock Cichlid – 6 Pack

Bring the brilliant colors of Lake Malawi to your freshwater aquarium with this Mystery Peacock Cichlid 6 Pack. Peacock Cichlids are active African cichlids celebrated for their vivid combinations of blue, red, orange, yellow, and purple.

Each pack includes six randomly selected medium Peacock Cichlids. The surprise assortment is an exciting way to add a variety of colors and patterns to an established African cichlid aquarium.

What Is Included?

Six randomly selected medium Peacock Cichlids.

The exact species, color varieties, patterns, and sexes are selected according to availability and cannot be requested or guaranteed. Duplicate varieties may be included.

The product photographs represent examples of the Peacock Cichlids that may be available. The exact fish shown are not guaranteed.

Fish Care

Scientific Name: Aulonocara species
Common Name: Peacock Cichlid
Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Approximate Adult Size: 4–6 Inches
Minimum Aquarium Size: 75 Gallons
Recommended Aquarium Size: 90 Gallons or Larger
Water Temperature: 76–82°F
pH: 7.8–8.6
Water Hardness: Hard and Alkaline
Diet: Omnivore
Aquarium Level: Middle to Bottom
Freshwater Only: Yes

Aquarium Requirements

Peacock Cichlids require a fully cycled freshwater aquarium with hard, alkaline water. Provide strong biological filtration and perform regular water changes to maintain consistently high water quality.

Create multiple caves, rock structures, visual barriers, and territories while preserving open areas for swimming. All rockwork should be placed securely because African cichlids may dig around the base of decorations.

A 75-gallon aquarium should be considered the minimum for this six-pack. A 90-gallon or larger aquarium provides additional swimming space and more opportunities to establish territories.

Temperament and Compatibility

Peacock Cichlids are generally less aggressive than many Mbuna species, but they remain territorial African cichlids. Individual temperament varies, and aggression may increase as the fish mature, establish territories, or begin breeding.

Because this is a mystery assortment, the sex ratio and exact varieties cannot be guaranteed. Closely observe the group after introduction and be prepared to separate or rehome an aggressive or heavily targeted fish if necessary.

Suitable tank mates may include other appropriately sized Peacock Cichlids, compatible Haplochromines, and carefully selected Lake Malawi cichlids with similar water requirements.

Avoid small community fish, delicate species, slow-moving fish, and animals that require soft or acidic water. Compatibility is never guaranteed.

Feeding

Offer a varied diet of quality African cichlid pellets or flakes supplemented with spirulina-based foods, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other appropriately sized frozen or prepared foods.

Avoid excessive amounts of rich, fatty, or high-protein food. Feed controlled portions that the fish can consume within a few minutes and remove uneaten food to protect water quality.

Acclimation

Keep the aquarium lights dim or turned off during acclimation. Gradually acclimate the fish to the aquarium’s temperature and water conditions, and never add shipping water to the main aquarium.

Introduce the group together whenever possible. Rearranging some aquarium decorations before introduction may help disrupt existing territories and reduce aggression.

Closely monitor all six fish during the first several days to confirm they are eating and that no individual is being excessively chased or prevented from accessing food.

Fish Quarantine

These fish will ship within a 14-day quarantine window, depending on their current stage of quarantine.

Please allow additional processing time before shipment. Tracking information will be provided once the fish have completed preparation and have been transferred to the carrier.

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Important Livestock Notice

This is a mystery assortment. Exact species, colors, patterns, sexes, and combinations cannot be requested or guaranteed. Duplicate varieties may be included.

Product photographs are representative of the fish you may receive. Natural size, coloration, pattern, and appearance will vary between individual fish.

These are freshwater fish and must never be placed in a saltwater aquarium.