Moderate
Red Dragon Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara Hybrid)
23–27°C · pH 7.5–8.6 · 200L
From £11.30Some sizes on sale
A Fort Maguire peacock cichlid for hard, alkaline Lake Malawi aquariums, with calmer peacock behaviour than many mbuna but real cichlid space needs.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Aulonocara hansbaenschi
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A Fort Maguire peacock cichlid for hard, alkaline Lake Malawi aquariums, with calmer peacock behaviour than many mbuna but real cichlid space needs.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Fort Maguire Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara hansbaenschi) is a Lake Malawi peacock cichlid sold in the aquarium trade under the Fort Maguire name. Some taxonomy sources treat it within the wider Aulonocara stuartgranti complex, but the product is best presented with the accepted trade name and a clear note rather than hidden synonym drift.
| Adult size | FishBase lists 8.4 cm standard length; hobby adults are often planned around 12-14 cm total length |
|---|---|
| Minimum aquarium | 200 litres or a 100 cm+ aquarium for a planned group |
| Water | 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Small invertebrate-based and quality cichlid foods |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive; best with compatible Malawi cichlids |
Use sand, caves, rockwork and open swimming space. Keep one male with several females where possible, or plan a compatible Malawi display with care around colour, sex ratio and territory.
Livestock is packed for delivery by a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the policy conditions are followed.
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