Peacock Cichlids are a generic name of nearly 30 different fish from Lake Malawi. They vary in color to cover nearly the entire spectrum. They are relatively peaceful for a cichlid making them a great beginner cichlid.
![Brennan Peabody [CC-BY-SA-2.0]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- Brennan Peabody [CC-BY-SA-2.0]
Category: African Cichlid
Common Names: Peacock Cichlid
Scientific Name: Aulonocara nyassae
Family: Cichlidae
Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Max Size: 6 Inches
Temperature: 74-82 F
pH: 7.6-8.6
Tank Level: Bottom to Middle
Colors: Blue, Black, Yellow
Diet: Carnivore
Breeding: Moderate
- Radomil [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
![Radomil [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons](https://fabledfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/peacock-cichlid-1.jpg)