strawberry peacock
red malawi
aulonacara strawberry
strawberry peacock
red malawi
aulonacara strawberry

Strawberry Peacock Cichlid - aulonacara sp.

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Strawberry Peacock Cichlid — Aulonocara sp.

A selectively bred hybrid, the Strawberry Peacock is prized for its explosive, glowing colouration. Males display vivid strawberry-red to bright pink across the entire body, often warmed with orange highlights and accented by electric blue and yellow markings on the fins, with delicate dotted patterns adding extra detail. Females are far more subdued, usually a plain silver or grey, with only the occasional hint of orange. It's a fish that brings a brilliant, warm splash of colour to any peacock display tank.

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Strawberry Peacock Cichlid — Aulonocara sp.

A selectively bred hybrid, the Strawberry Peacock is prized for its explosive, glowing colouration. Males display vivid strawberry-red to bright pink across the entire body, often warmed with orange highlights and accented by electric blue and yellow markings on the fins, with delicate dotted patterns adding extra detail. Females are far more subdued, usually a plain silver or grey, with only the occasional hint of orange. It's a fish that brings a brilliant, warm splash of colour to any peacock display tank.

Scientific Name: Aulonocara sp. (hybrid)

Common Name: Strawberry Peacock Cichlid, Strawberry Sunburst Peacock

Family: Cichlidae

Origin: A captive-bred hybrid developed from Lake Malawi peacock cichlid stock; not found in the wild.

Size: Typically grows to about 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 cm) in length.

Lifespan: 6 to 8 years in captivity.

Diet: Omnivorous. In aquariums, they can be fed a mix of high-quality cichlid pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Behavior: Semi-aggressive, particularly towards other males of similar colour. Generally peaceful when kept with dissimilar species, though more territorial than most pure-bred peacocks due to their hybrid genetics.

Water Parameters: Prefer a pH range of 7.5 to 8.5, a temperature range of 74°F to 82°F (23°C to 28°C), and hard, alkaline water.

Breeding: Maternal mouthbrooders. The female lays eggs, which she then picks up and carries in her mouth until the fry are fully developed, typically around 21 to 28 days.

Tank Setup: A well-maintained aquarium with a sandy substrate, plenty of rocks, and caves for hiding and spawning is ideal. They also benefit from open swimming areas.

Compatibility: Compatible with other peaceful cichlids and fish of similar size. Best kept with other peacocks and Haps; avoid overly aggressive species as well as timid fish that may be bullied.