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Dragon Blood Peacock - Aulonocara Dragon Blood
Scientific name: Aulonocara Dragon Blood
Common name: Dragon Blood
Family: Cichlidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.5
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 16 - 24°N (285.71 - 428.57ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)
The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning
Where the species comes from: Africa
Temperament to its own species: peaceful
Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller
Usual place in the tank: Middle levels
Food and feeding
Use quality flakes or cichlid pellets for the staple diet. Treats of blood worms, brine shrimp, krill and Mysis will be readily accepted.
Origin
Africa; Dragon Blood peacock is found in Lake Malawi.
Sexing
The male will display a lot more colouration than the female; he will have Pink and red throughout his body whereas the female will be a drab light cream colour. Always keep one male with several females but do not mix with other species of Aulonocara to prevent hybridisation.
Breeding
DRagon Blood peacock are mouth brooders, after spawning the female will collect the eggs for incubation, the male will take no further part in raising the young. The fry should be released after 3 weeks and they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake.
Lifespan
The expected life span for Ruby red peacock is 5-8 years.
Short description
Always add plenty of rock work to the tank to create hiding places. Open swimming areas must be left at the front, especially along the substrate and mid regions.
Food
Carnivore - Use meat based food, however vitamins and minerals are required always.