Description
Sold at 2-3 inches in size. The Ruby Red Peacock African Cichlid, (Aulonocara rubescens) are among the most beautiful and colorful Peacock African Cichlids on the market today. This Peacock is a must have in your Cichlid Aquarium. They are Simply AMAZING!
Ruby Red Peacock African Cichlid (Aulonocara rubescens) sold at Rainforest Farms International Tropical Fish. The Ruby Red Peacock is not a hybrid but has been line bred from the Maleri Island race of Aulonocara sp. ”Stuartgranti Maleri”. It was named Rubescens after Peter Rubin, who first imported this fish from Germany
Scientific Name: Aulonocara (Rubescens)
Common Name(s): Ruby Red Peacock
Diet: Carnivore
Gender Differences: Dimorphic
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: Peaceful
Maximum Size: 5″
Temperature: 78 – 82°F
pH: 7.8 – 8.6
Water Hardness: Hard