Peacock Cichlid
Peacock Cichlid is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 55 gallons (208 L), water at 76-82°F (24-28°C) and a pH of 7.8-8.6.
Also searched as: peacock cichlid, aulonocara
Quick facts
Less aggressive than mbuna. Males extremely colorful. Sand substrate.
| Minimum tank | 55 gallons (208 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 76-82°F (24-28°C) |
| pH | 7.8-8.6 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Molly Fishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 76-82°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Kissing Gouramimin tank 75 gal
Temperature overlap 76-82°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Frontosamin tank 125 gal
Temperature overlap 76-79°F, pH overlap 8-8.6. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Indian Glass Fishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 76-82°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Japanese Trapdoor Snailmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 76-82°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Neon Blue-Eyemin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 77-82°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Rabbit Snailmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 76-82°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.4. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Shell Dwellermin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 76-81°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.6. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (7.8-8.6 vs 6.5-7.5).
Red Tailed Black Sharkmin tank 55 galRainbow Sharkmin tank 50 galHigh risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 76-77°F is too narrow.
Texas Cichlidmin tank 55 galGreen Terrormin tank 50 gal- Piranhamin tank 100 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (7.8-8.6 vs 6-7.5).
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