German Red Peacock

German Red Peacock Cichlids are a stunning line-bred Aulonocara variant known for their vibrant red-orange bodies and subtle blue facial highlights. Peaceful by African cichlid standards, they do well in mixed peacock or haplochromine setups and thrive in aquariums with open swimming space and sandy substrates.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 7.6–8.4 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (males may be territorial)

• Recommended Group Size: 1 male with 2–4 females or species-only groups

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Gold, and occasional frozen brine shrimp or krill for color enhancement