Cichlid Peacock
Their coloring can vary from blues reds to yellows and will stand out in any aquarium.
Cichlid peacock. There are at least 22 different species of peacocks the majority of which have stunning coloration. They are fast powerful moving fish that can chase or dart with precision. These fish have a highly developed predatory sense that facilitates their hunting of lower marine life.
It contains a lot of minerals and protein. There are a lot of antioxidants in spirulina that help in preventing many health issues. Optimal water conditions for peacock cichlids.
Male peacock cichlids develop bright colors as they reach maturity. The peacock cichlid is a stunning species of fish native to lake malawi. Native to lake malawi in eastern africa peacock cichlids live near the bottom of the warm deep water where it searches for food in the sandy substrate.
It is available as a powder and as pellets. It belongs to the astatotilapia genus. Peacock cichlids are those cichlids belonging to the genus aulonocara.
On average peacock cichlids can be found at a depth of 6 to 40 meters. Peas are great for peacock cichlids digestive systems. Inter species breeding is relatively common.
It can be difficult to prevent in tanks with multiple species if the fish aren t all females. Peacock cichlids native to lake malawi in east africa live near the bottom of warm deep water where they seek food in the sandy substrate. Comprising the entire aulonocara genus of freshwater fish the peacock cichlid or simply peacocks are about the friendliest and most peaceful cichlids you can find to keep in your aquarium.
Peacock cichlids do eat algae in the wild so spirulina is a great addition to their diet. Peacock cichlids can be bred with members of their own species or with other species creating hybrids. Peacock cichlids are certainly among the most popular freshwater fish species and they also find themselves as perhaps the most popular cichlid fish species out there.
This is made easier by their willingness to do so unlike some freshwater fish. Peacock cichlids are a part of the benthic species that reside in lower regions of the ocean. Since you will need a fairly large tank to house peacock cichlids properly it may take several months for the tank to cycle.
Lake malawi is one of the african rift valley lakes the second largest and it is the ninth largest lake in the world. That s mainly thanks to their bright and vivid colors but also due to their fairly mellow temperament and ease of care. How they move in the tank.