Dragon Blood Peacock Care Guide
Aulonocara
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.6 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 208L (55 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous cichlid that feeds on small invertebrates, zooplankton, algae and other meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful Lake Malawi peacocks and similarly sized, non-aggressive Malawi haplochromines.
Good to Know
The Dragon Blood Peacock is a selectively bred Aulonocara hybrid prized for combining vivid red-orange coloration with the characteristic sensory pores of peacock cichlids.
Gender Differences
Males develop intense red, orange and blue coloration, while females are usually smaller and brownish or grey with subdued markings.
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