Peacock Cichlids, Lake Malawi

The Peacock Cichlid is one of the most colorful freshwater fish in the world. They are native to Lake Malawi and live near the bottom of this warm and deep body of water, searching for food in the sand.

This genus has 22 recognized species of under its name and is known to claim some of the most peaceful and friendly members of this fish family. Many members of this species are well known and identified for their multitude of stunning color patterns such as the Dragonblood, Benga, Flametail, and Blue Regal species.  Some of the more striking patterns and color coming from the OB Peacock.

Peacock Cichlids have a broad array of colorations, including a range of blues, reds, and yellows. Their colors make their name fitting as they allude to a visually vivid bird.

Peacock Cichlids are active swimmers who spend most of their time looking for prey. They exhibit high-energy behaviors in the wild and captivity, making them entertaining aquarium fish to watch and look at.

They can be territorial but are generally passive in nature and are very calm when they have enough space. 

Quick points:

Habitat:  Open water with sand substrate.

Diet: High Quality Omnivore pellets or flake, frozen meaty foods

Tempermant:  Relatively peacful with other species, semi-aggressive with own species.

Breeding:  Maternal Mouth brooder. Male and Female will do a "dance" at the bottom of the tank where both will spin a tight circle while female lays eggs then proceeds to pick them up in her mouth while male fertilizes them.

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Reference:

https://www.fishlaboratory.com/fish/peacock-cichlid/