Red Belly Peacock (Aulonocara sp. "Red Belly")
Red Belly Peacock (Aulonocara sp. "Red Belly")
Quarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.
Red Belly Peacock is an Aulonocara trade form listed conservatively for its mature warm-colour display. Its red/orange lower-body emphasis can provide high contrast in all-male Malawi tanks.
Why This Cichlid Stands Out
- Origin / Group: Lake Malawi-derived trade form
- Display Value: Its red/orange lower-body emphasis can provide high contrast in all-male Malawi tanks.
- Best For: Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.
Aquarium Setup & Behaviour
Provide a sandy open-swimming layout with stable Malawi conditions.
Mature male tanks require careful compatibility selection and appropriate stocking density with excellent filtration.
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 balanced quality peacock foods and measured supplementation.
Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity
Show males have natural adult colour after more than one year of growth; no hormones are used.
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. "Red Belly"
- Adult Size: Approximately 12–15 cm
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Current Listing Selection: Show Male (Size To Confirm)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this listed as Aulonocara sp.?
The Red Belly name represents a trade selection rather than a confidently identified natural locality species.
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