Dragon's Blood Peacock (Aulonocara sp. 'Dragon Blood')

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAulonocara sp. 'Dragon Blood'

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asStrawberry Peacock, Ruby Red Peacock, Dragonblood

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Pink to red-orange body, sometimes with white blotching; the 'strawberry' name reflects the reddish hue. Unusually, females also color up.

Difficulty and care for the Dragon's Blood Peacock

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi (aquarium-developed line), Africa

Keeper notes

Line-bred peacock; semi-aggressive, keep one male to several females. A captive-developed color strain, not a wild species; both sexes often colorful.

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