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Aquarium species profile

OB Peacock

Aulonocara hybrid · Captive-bred hybrid (Lake Malawi lineage)

Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size6"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.5–8.5

Diet

Carnivore – cichlid pellets, frozen mysis, brine shrimp

Compatible tank mates

Other Peacocks, peaceful Haps, non-aggressive mbuna

Tank mates to avoid

Aggressive mbuna, very passive fish

Care notes

Orange Blotch coloration created by crossing Peacocks with mbuna females. Variable patterning. Mouthbrooder.

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.

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