OB Peacock (Aulonocara sp. (OB hybrid))

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAulonocara sp. (OB hybrid)

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asOrange Blotch Peacock, OB Aulonocara, Marble Peacock

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietcarnivore

Adult size6 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

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

Appearance

Mottled orange, blue, and black blotched (marble) patterning; highly variable. Males more colorful than females.

Difficulty and care for the OB Peacock

Easy

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa (line-bred / hybrid origin)

Keeper notes

Line-bred / hybrid peacock; calmer than mbuna but males are territorial. Mixes well with other peacocks and haps, not delicate mbuna.

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