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Red Flush Peacock Cichlid

class: Actinopterygiigenus: Aulonocaraorder: Cichliformesfamily: Cichlidaephylum: Chordata

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Care Requirements

Diet

Carnivorous

Temp. Range

23°C - 28°C

Lifespan

6 - 10 years

Habitat

African Rift Lake Sandy Rock Transition Zone

Space Needed

minimum 55 gallon tank

7.8 - 8.6

water hardness

hard to very hard

A relatively mild-mannered African peacock cichlid noted for its metallic blue body and contrasting red-orange flush behind the head. Requires plenty of swimming area alongside rocky caves to hide. Highly sensitive to poor water conditions and should not be housed with aggressive Mbuna varieties.

Health & Vaccinations

Common Health Risks

Malawi bloatIchFin rotHole-in-the-head disease

Toxic To

Soft acidic waterHigh ammoniaHigh nitriteCopper sulfate