KeepingFishSimple | SKU: LIVE-FISH-PEACOCK-CICHLID-1PK

Assorted Peacock Cichlids - 7cm (Aulonocara sp.) (Live Fish)

Name: Assorted Peacock Cichlids - 7cm (Aulonocara sp.) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-PEACOCK-CICHLID-1PK
Price: 21.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

$21.95 AUD ~~$28.50~~

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

Want a male or female? Leave a note at checkout and we'll do our best to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee a particular sex due to availability and the difficulty of sexing some species.

For customers wanting to select specific fish, we recommend visiting us in-store.

For more information, please see our Store Policies.

Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

Please view our shipping policy for more information.

Peacock Cichlids are vibrant freshwater fish with shimmering blue, yellow, orange, and red coloration that varies between different varieties. Their laterally compressed bodies, rounded fins, and iridescent scales create a striking, jewel-like appearance.

Common names: Peacock Cichlids, Malawi Peacock Cichlids, Aulonocara
Scientific name: Aulonocara spp.
Approximate size: 10–15 cm, depending on species
Temperament: Semi-aggressive but generally less aggressive than many Malawi Mbuna; males can be territorial
Recommended tank size: 200 L+; larger aquariums are recommended for groups
Diet: Omnivorous/micro-predatory; quality cichlid pellets, flakes, brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis shrimp, and other small foods
Origin: Lake Malawi, East Africa
Basic care information: Peacock Cichlids are colorful Lake Malawi cichlids known for the vivid coloration of mature males. Most species naturally inhabit sandy or rock-and-sand areas and use their specialized sensory pores to locate small invertebrates in the substrate. Provide fine sand, rockwork, caves, open swimming areas, strong filtration, and good oxygenation. Maintain stable temperatures around 24–28°C and hard, alkaline water with a pH around 7.7–8.6. They are best kept with similarly sized, relatively peaceful Lake Malawi cichlids. Avoid mixing different Peacock varieties or closely related species when breeding purity is important, as they can hybridize.