OB Peacock (Aulonocara sp. "OB Peacock")

OB Peacock (Aulonocara sp. "OB Peacock")

Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.

OB Peacock is a selected Aulonocara pattern line valued for irregular blotching and individualized mature male appearance. Each fish can present a different pattern, giving strong one-of-a-kind display appeal.

Why This Cichlid Stands Out

• Origin / Group: Lake Malawi-derived selected peacock strain
• Display Value: Each fish can present a different pattern, giving strong one-of-a-kind display appeal.
• Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Provide a spacious sandy Malawi aquarium with open swimming area and suitable tankmates.

Mature males can be territorial; all-male display stocking must be intentionally managed.

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 quality peacock/hap pellets with measured supplementation.

Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity

OB patterning and colour are genetic selected-line features, not hormone-enhanced effects.

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. "OB Peacock"
• Adult Size: Approximately 12–15 cm
• Care Level: Intermediate
• Current Listing Selection: Show Male (Size To Confirm)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will every OB Peacock look identical?
No. Variation in blotching and colour is part of the appeal of OB selected lines.

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