Marble Peacock Cichlid
Their coloring can vary from blues reds to yellows and will stand out in any aquarium.
Marble peacock cichlid. They are open water dwellers that prefer to have a rocky set up with plenty of caves toward the back and sides of the aquarium. There are at least 22 different species of peacocks the majority of which have stunning coloration. The average brooding period is 3 weeks after which the female releases her fry.
Pair of calico marble convict cichlids amatitlania nigrofasciata selective bred duration. The females take care of the eggs and fry. Sexing peacock cichlids are maternal mouth brooders.
A little bit of hardy robust vegetation would be a great addition to the aquarium since cichlids tend to be. Mbuna marcus aquariums cichlids and more 7 395 views. Peacock cichlids come in a wide variety of colours and patterns there are 23 aulonocara species.
Blue red marble dragon blood eureka red sulphur crested albino and jacobfreibergi. In the wild oscars are typically dark colored with yellow ringed spots or ocelli on the caudal peduncle and the dorsal fin. Firefish or dragon blood peacock cichlid is not native to the african rift lakes but is a hybrid fish like the ob peacock cichlid nobody really knows where this fish was originally bred but because it is a hybrid they can be found in various shades of orange pink and red.
It belongs to the astatotilapia genus. This subspecies may also be referred to as the tiger oscar velvet cichlid or marble cichlid. Oscar cichlids are larger than the average cichlid and have larger than life personalities and appearances to match.
Males are typically more colourful. Provide plenty of caves and hiding places as well as ample open swimming area size 4cm. Peacock cichlids exhibit docile behavior most of the time.
The temperature of the water in the aquarium should stay between 75 to 81 f 24 to 27 c for optimal growth and breeding conditions. Peacock cichlids have an affinity for lukewarm water temperature similar to those they are used to inhabiting in the lower regions of lake malawi. Yellow the varieties include.
Keep as a group or with other species of similar temperament will thrive on any good quality pellet food but will benefit from the occasional light feeding of brine shrimp bloodworms earthworms etc. It is speculated that the orange blotched peacock cichlid originated from a cross between an aulonocara nyassaeand a species of female mbuna also known as the orange blossom peacock. Peacock cichlids will thrive in aquariums that are 50 gallons 190 litres 42 imperial gallons or larger.
An aquarium of 200l would be the minimum recommended size.
