{"product_id":"kaleidoscope-peacock-cichlid-aulonocara-sp-freshwater","title":"Kaleidoscope Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKaleidoscope Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is a line-bred peacock cichlid known for a patchwork of orange, red, yellow and blue that fills in as the fish matures, so no two look quite alike. It is an intermediate, semi-aggressive African cichlid that does best in a peacock or mixed Malawi tank with hard, alkaline water. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater fish and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most colorful peacocks, the full color shows on adult males. Young fish and females are much plainer, and the pattern develops over several months as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons or more for a group. Peacocks need open swimming room plus rockwork to break up territories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard and alkaline, pH 7.8 to 8.6 at 76 to 82°F. Our soft tap water needs remineralizing for African cichlids; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-replenish-ro-di-gh-remineralizer\"\u003eSeachem Replenish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-alkaline-buffer\"\u003eSeachem Alkaline Buffer\u003c\/a\u003e do the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e a quality sinking cichlid pellet daily, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-excel\"\u003eHikari Cichlid Excel\u003c\/a\u003e, with frozen foods as a treat. Avoid fatty red meats, which can upset an African cichlid's gut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate and decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e sand and stacked rock with caves. Peacocks sift the sand for food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep one male with several females, or an all-male peacock tank where each fish has room to claim a spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eKaleidoscope Peacock, Kaleidoscope Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e sp. (line-bred hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive bred; \u003cem\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e peacocks come from Lake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 5 to 6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e55 gallons for a peacock group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore leaning carnivore, quality cichlid pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e76 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.8 to 8.6, hard water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest with other peacocks and similar-sized, calmer Lake Malawi cichlids, such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cichlid-peacock-dragons-blood\"\u003eDragons Blood Peacock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cichlid-peacock-blue\"\u003eBlue Peacock\u003c\/a\u003e. Two males of similar color will fight, so add males of different colors or plenty of rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a community-tank fish: it will eat small fish and shrimp, and it needs much harder water than tetras, rasboras or soft-water plants. Very aggressive mbuna can bully peacocks, so mix them with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-excel\"\u003eHikari Cichlid Excel\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-staple\"\u003eHikari Cichlid Staple\u003c\/a\u003e as the daily pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-african-cichlid-mix-sahara-sand\"\u003eCaribSea African Cichlid Mix\u003c\/a\u003e sand to help hold pH and hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-replenish-ro-di-gh-remineralizer\"\u003eSeachem Replenish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-alkaline-buffer\"\u003eSeachem Alkaline Buffer\u003c\/a\u003e for hard, alkaline water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-texas-holey-rock-resin-cichlid-cave\"\u003eTexas Holey Rock cave\u003c\/a\u003e to break up territories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Kaleidoscope Peacock a natural species?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a line-bred hybrid peacock, so it is best kept for display rather than for breeding pure strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is mine not as colorful as the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor comes in as males mature, usually over several months. Young fish and females stay plainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in my community tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It grows to about 5 to 6 inches, eats small fish and shrimp, and needs hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I keep together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne male with several females, or a group of males in a large tank with lots of rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tank does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e55 gallons or larger for a group of peacocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50873635373275,"sku":"210422","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/6ad8824c9fa1dd43ae68a94a_7081ad96-86ae-4bff-a9a6-3beee3cb232f_0_hq_IazNq.png?v=1792574230","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/kaleidoscope-peacock-cichlid-aulonocara-sp-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}