Description
The Red Shoulder Peacock is a stunning African cichlid prized for its brilliant coloration and graceful appearance. As it matures, this beautiful Peacock develops vibrant blue hues accented by striking red to orange shoulders, making it a standout centerpiece in any Malawi cichlid aquarium.
At approximately 2.5 inches, these juveniles are well-established and beginning to show their adult coloration. Since they are still young, sex cannot be guaranteed.
Product Details:
- Common Name: Red Shoulder Peacock
- Size: Approximately 2.5 inches
- Sex: Unsexed
- Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive
- Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
- Adult Size: 5–6 inches
- Diet: Omnivore; thrives on high-quality cichlid pellets, spirulina-based foods, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other premium foods.
- Recommended Tank Size: 55 gallons minimum
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Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- pH: 7.8–8.6
- Hard, alkaline water
Red Shoulder Peacocks do best in aquariums with rocky structures, open swimming areas, and other compatible African cichlids of similar temperament. Their vibrant colors become even more intense with proper nutrition, excellent water quality, and maturity.
All of our fish are healthy, carefully selected, and professionally packed to ensure they arrive in excellent condition.
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