Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – high-quality cichlid pellets, frozen brine shrimp, mysis
Aquarium species profile
Dragon Blood Peacock
Aulonocara sp. 'Dragon Blood' · Lake Malawi (aquaculture hybrid)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Peacocks, peaceful Haps, Synodontis catfish
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive Mbuna, fish of similar coloration (territory fights)
Care notes
Vibrant red-orange hybrid Peacock. Males are colorful; females drab. Haremic: 1 male to 3+ females. Keep with similarly sized Malawi fish. Not wild-caught — aquaculture strain.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.