{"product_id":"dragon-blood-peacock-cichlid","title":"Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eDragon Blood Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant line-bred variety of \u003cem data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e prized for its intense red to orange body coloration and striking display presence. Developed through selective breeding, Dragon Blood Peacocks are known for their bold color saturation and smooth, streamlined body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eMature males display the brightest coloration, becoming true centerpiece fish in African cichlid aquariums. These peacocks thrive in properly structured Lake Malawi setups with sand substrate, rock formations, and stable alkaline water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eDragon Blood Peacocks are semi-aggressive and best housed with other compatible peacocks and haplochromines in adequately sized aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e Key Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e🔴 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eIntense Red \u0026amp; Orange Coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eActive Mid-Level Swimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eIdeal for Peacock \u0026amp; Hap Aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e👑 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eEye-Catching Centerpiece Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e💪 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eHardy with Proper Malawi Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003ePopular Among African Cichlid Enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e⚙️ Care \u0026amp; Tank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon Blood Peacock\u003cbr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons minimum (75+ gallons recommended for communities)\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003cbr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eTemperature: 7682°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003epH: 7.88.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eHardness: Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e🐠 Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eDragon Blood Peacocks are omnivores and do best on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eHigh-quality African cichlid pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eOccasional frozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eBalanced protein and vegetable mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003e Avoid excessive fatty foods to maintain coloration and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eOther Peacock cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eMalawi Haps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eSimilar-sized semi-aggressive African cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eHighly aggressive Mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eSmall peaceful community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eOverstocked environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e❓ FAQ Dragon Blood Peacock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eQ: How colorful are Dragon Blood Peacocks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eA: Mature males develop intense red to orange coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eQ: Are they aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eA: Semi-aggressive, typical of peacock cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003eQ: Can they live with Mbuna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eA: Generally not recommended unless tank size and compatibility are carefully planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eQ: Are they beginner friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eA: Best for hobbyists with some African cichlid experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53203824836821,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/dragon-blood-peacock-cichlid","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}