{"product_id":"assorted-peacock-cichlid-hq","title":"Assorted Peacock Cichlid — HQ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Peacock Cichlid — HQ\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking African cichlid offered at 8-10CM. Lake Malawi lineage; captive-bred ornamental selection. Its appeal comes from the combination of bold colour, intelligent behaviour and the unmistakable territorial presence that makes African cichlid aquariums so engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a generic community fish. Semi-aggressive; males territorial, generally less combative than many mbuna. A well-planned aquarium, stable mineral-rich water where appropriate, strong filtration and deliberate stocking make a major difference to long-term colour, behaviour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold African cichlid colour and confident behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent centrepiece potential in a dedicated African setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive, responsive feeding behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for aquarists building a structured Lake Malawi Peacock display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 cm depending on line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 L+; 120 cm footprint preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6-8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with strong insect\/invertebrate component; quality African cichlid pellets, spirulina-based foods and suitable frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest with appropriately sized Malawi cichlids of compatible temperament. Avoid tiny community fish, long-finned species and overcrowded combinations without adequate rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank-mate direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible African cichlids with similar adult size, temperament and water chemistry; robust Synodontis can be considered in larger African biotope-style systems where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e small peaceful community fish, delicate long-finned fish, incompatible water-parameter species, and overcrowding that prevents weaker individuals from escaping dominant fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse sand, open swimming space and broken rock structures that create visual barriers without turning the aquarium into a dense mbuna rock pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplier identity note:\u003c\/em\u003e Assorted HQ grade. Do not promise a specific colour or exact Aulonocara species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"8-10CM","offer_id":53967339880742,"sku":"RT-963","price":950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/ProductImages.png?v=1790702003","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/assorted-peacock-cichlid-hq","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}