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Red Peacock Cichlid
From Danaqua Live Fish & More

Red Peacock Cichlid

Red Peacock Cichlids are a vibrant and popular variety of African cichlid, known for their striking red coloration and active personalities. They are not a naturally occurring species, but rather a selectively bred color form of Aulonocara cichlids, often derived from the Aulonocara jacobfreibergi species according to Whitlyn Aquatics. These cichlids are generally peaceful but can be territorial, especially males.

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Tank-Mate Compatibility

Compatibility data for African Cichlid (Various (Mbuna, Peacock, Hap))

Temperature

7682°F

pH Range

7.88.6

Min Tank Size

55 gal

Temperament

semi-aggressive

All Species Compatibility

Incompatible

Neon Tetra

African cichlids will eat small tetras. Only keep with similar-sized cichlids.

Caution

Guppy

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Betta

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Corydoras

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Angelfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Molly

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Platy

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Swordtail

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Cherry Barb

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Harlequin Rasbora

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Dwarf Gourami

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Bristlenose Pleco

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Otocinclus

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Incompatible

Cherry Shrimp

Cichlids will eat shrimp. Never combine.

Caution

Amano Shrimp

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Nerite Snail

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Mystery Snail

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Tiger Barb

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Danio

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Rainbowfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Clown Loach

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Incompatible

American Cichlid

Different water requirements (alkaline vs neutral) — do not mix.

Caution

Knifefish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Goldfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Puffer

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Catfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

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