{"product_id":"ruby-crystal-peacock-cichlid","title":"Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlid – Colorful African Peacock Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlid is a colorful African peacock cichlid often kept in Lake Malawi-style aquariums. Males may show red, orange, blue, or metallic tones depending on age, genetics, mood, lighting, and overall care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacock cichlids are best kept in properly sized aquariums with stable water parameters, strong filtration, open swimming space, and rockwork for structure. They are not community fish for small peaceful aquariums and should be housed with compatible African cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Peacock Cichlid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males may develop bright red, orange, blue, or metallic coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLake Malawi Cichlid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for African cichlid aquariums with appropriate water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Swimmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs open swimming space and a properly sized aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Aggressive Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept with compatible African cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRockwork Recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides structure, territories, and visual barriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFish Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e African Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aulonocara-type Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi lineage \/ aquarium strain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ cichlid pellet, granule, and frozen food rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons or larger recommended for most peacock cichlid setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard water preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to lower swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine substrate, rockwork, open swimming space, and strong filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Crystal Peacock Cichlids do best in African cichlid aquariums with open swimming space and rockwork arranged to create visual barriers. Avoid sharp decor that may injure fish during chasing or territorial behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood filtration and regular water changes are important because African cichlid tanks can have higher bioloads. Stable water parameters are more important than chasing exact numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a quality African cichlid pellet or granule as the main food, then rotate with appropriate frozen or prepared foods. Avoid overfeeding, as excess food can contribute to water quality problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed only what the fish can consume within a few minutes. Remove uneaten food as needed and adjust feeding based on fish size, stocking level, and water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther compatible peacock cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Haplochromis-type African cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Synodontis catfish species in appropriate setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Lake Malawi cichlids with similar size and temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlids with small peaceful community fish, slow-moving fish, long-finned fish, or very small bottom dwellers. Avoid mixing with overly aggressive Mbuna unless the tank is planned carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big do Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlids get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost peacock cichlids reach approximately 4–6 inches as adults, depending on genetics, sex, diet, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlids aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are semi-aggressive and should be kept with compatible African cichlids. Males may become territorial, especially when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tank do they need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 55 gallon or larger aquarium is recommended for most peacock cichlid setups. Larger tanks are better for groups or mixed African cichlid communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlids live with community fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are not a good match for small peaceful community fish. They should be kept in an appropriately planned African cichlid aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I feed Ruby Crystal Peacock Cichlids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed quality African cichlid pellets or granules, with occasional appropriate frozen or prepared foods. Avoid overfeeding and choose foods based on the fish being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this fish be shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Crystal Peacock Cichlids are colorful African peacock cichlids for properly stocked Lake Malawi-style aquariums. 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