Blue Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara Nyasse)
The Blue Peacock Cichlid is a striking and highly sought-after species, known for its stunning iridescent blue coloration, especially in males, who display brilliant hues of blue, yellow, and orange during mating displays. Native to the rocky shorelines of Lake Malawi, these cichlids are peaceful compared to other African cichlids, making them ideal for community tanks. They thrive in well-maintained aquariums with ample hiding spaces, as they can sometimes be territorial, especially during breeding. Blue Peacocks are relatively easy to care for and are a great choice for aquarists who want a colorful, yet peaceful, cichlid to add to their setup.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Peaceful cichlid enthusiasts, ideal for a community tank
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Minimum Tank Size: 150 litres
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Temperature Range: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 7.5–8.5
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Recommended School Size: 1 male with multiple females (males can be territorial, especially during breeding)
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Compatibility: Peaceful; suitable with other peaceful, medium-sized species
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Max Size: 15–18 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
