Albino Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid - 5cm (Aulonocara sp.) (Live Fish)

Albino Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlids are striking African cichlids admired for their bright albino appearance, vivid red-orange colouration, and attractive flowing finnage. Their bold colours and graceful swimming style make them a beautiful feature fish for dedicated Lake Malawi aquariums.

Common names: Albino Dragon Blood Peacock, Albino Dragon Blood Cichlid, Albino Strawberry Peacock, Firefish Peacock
Scientific name: Aulonocara sp. hybrid
Approximate size: 12–15 cm
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; generally less aggressive than many Mbuna but males can be territorial
Recommended tank size: 240 L+
Diet: Omnivorous/micro-predatory; quality peacock cichlid pellets, flakes, brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis, and other suitable meaty foods
Origin: Captive-bred hybrid; Lake Malawi ancestry
Basic care information: The Albino Dragon Blood Peacock is a selectively bred albino color strain of the Dragon Blood Peacock, an aquarium-bred Aulonocara hybrid. It is typically characterized by a pale white to pink body, red or pink eyes, and red-orange coloration. 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 7.8–8.6. Keep with compatible Lake Malawi Peacock Cichlids and avoid aggressive Mbuna or very small fish. Females are maternal mouthbrooders.