Dragon Blood Peacock (Aulonocara sp. "Dragon Blood")
Dragon Blood Peacock (Aulonocara sp. "Dragon Blood")
Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.
Dragon Blood Peacock is a high-colour selectively bred Aulonocara trade strain, popular for mature male red-orange display rather than a fixed natural locality species. Show males create exceptional warm contrast in a premium Malawi aquarium.
Why This Cichlid Stands Out
- Origin / Group: Lake Malawi-derived selected peacock strain
- Display Value: Show males create exceptional warm contrast in a premium Malawi aquarium.
- Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.
Aquarium Setup & Behaviour
Provide a spacious Malawi aquarium with sand, open swimming room, limited rock shelter and strong filtration.
For all-male Malawi displays, compatible moderately higher stocking density can help diffuse aggression only when supported by sufficient tank space, filtration, oxygenation and monitoring.
For compatible African cichlid displays, a thoughtfully planned moderately higher stocking density can help diffuse aggression, but only when aquarium footprint, filtration, oxygenation, rockwork or visual barriers, and maintenance are all sufficient.
Feeding
Feed high-quality African cichlid pellets with balanced supplementation to support body condition and natural line expression.
Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity
Our show males are raised for over one year until natural mature colour is visible. Their red-orange display is not produced by hormones; Topick Aquarium never uses hormonal colour enhancement.
Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard
All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Even where natural habitat references describe specialized water chemistry, our available fish have been held and monitored in stable local tap water; for customers, a mature aquarium, proper acclimation, suitable tankmates and consistent maintenance are more important than chasing unstable numbers.
Care Summary
- Scientific / Listing Name: Aulonocara sp. "Dragon Blood"
- Adult Size: Approximately 12–15 cm
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Current Listing Selection: Show Male (Size To Confirm)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dragon Blood Peacock a naturally occurring wild species?
It is a selected aquarium strain of Aulonocara, valued for inherited colour and mature male presentation rather than a fixed wild locality.
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