Sunshine peacock

Sunshine Peacock Cichlids are one of the most sought-after peacock variants, known for their brilliant yellow bodies, blue facial highlights, and graceful swimming. Peaceful by African cichlid standards, they thrive in well-structured tanks with plenty of hiding spots and compatible tank mates. Their color becomes more intense with maturity and proper care.

• Temperature: 75–82°F

• pH: 7.8–8.6 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 8–18 dGH

• Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial

• Recommended Group Size: One male with 3 or more females or in a peaceful all-male setup

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 5 inches

• Diet: Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, NorthFin Cichlid Formula, Hikari Cichlid Excel, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp, mysis, and spirulina-based foods