Marble Peacock Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Marble Peacock Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept with other peaceful to moderately aggressive Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament. Avoid highly aggressive species or very small, timid fish. Can be kept in a species-only tank or a community tank with other Aulonocara species, provided ample space and hiding spots are available to reduce aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a sandy substrate for sifting, plenty of rockwork to create caves and hiding places, and stable water parameters. Good filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. Males can be territorial, especially during breeding, so a ratio of one male to multiple females is recommended to disperse aggression.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.8-8.6

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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