{"product_id":"blue-neon-peacock-cichlid","title":"Blue Neon Peacock Cichlid","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Blue Neon”\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Neon Peacock Cichlid is a striking Lake Malawi Peacock known for its brilliant combination of yellow and electric blue. Mature males typically develop a vivid blue face and fins contrasted against a bright yellow-to-gold body, creating one of the most recognizable color combinations among African Peacock Cichlids. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Peacocks, Blue Neons are generally more manageable than highly aggressive Mbuna but remain territorial African cichlids. Males become especially territorial as they mature and display breeding coloration. They are best maintained with compatible Peacocks, Haps, and other Lake Malawi cichlids that will not excessively bully them. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6–8.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–18 dGH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Invertivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e One male with multiple females when maintaining a breeding group \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a fine sand substrate with rockwork, caves, and visual barriers while maintaining plenty of open swimming and foraging space. Stable, hard, alkaline water and strong filtration are important. Blue Neon Peacocks are generally better suited to compatible Peacocks and Haps than extremely aggressive Mbuna. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a quality African cichlid pellet as the staple diet supplemented with appropriate frozen or prepared foods such as brine shrimp and other small invertebrate-based foods. Peacocks naturally forage over sandy areas for small invertebrates, so they should not be fed as strict herbivores like many Mbuna. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Neon Peacock Cichlids can vary considerably in color depending on age, sex, dominance, and individual genetics. Juveniles and females generally show considerably less coloration than mature dominant males. Unless specifically stated otherwise, sex and exact coloration are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52678826885400,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/blueneonpeacock.png?v=1789387297","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/blue-neon-peacock-cichlid","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}