Red Shoulder Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.)
A stunning, colorful cichlid known for its vibrant red and orange coloration and peaceful temperament
The Red Shoulder Peacock Cichlid is a beautiful and popular species of peacock cichlid that displays striking colors, with males often exhibiting vibrant reds, oranges, and blues. Known for their peaceful nature, they are one of the more tranquil species of cichlids, making them ideal for community tanks with other peaceful fish. The Red Shoulder Peacock Cichlid originates from Lake Malawi in Africa, where it inhabits rocky shorelines. These cichlids are generally hardy and easy to care for, provided they are kept in a tank with ample space, good filtration, and a varied diet of both plant and animal matter.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Peaceful cichlid enthusiasts, ideal for community tanks
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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 several females (males can be territorial)
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Compatibility: Peaceful; best kept with other non-aggressive species of similar size
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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.
