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Red Dragon Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp. 'Red Dragon')
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 200L
£11.30£12.99
A territorial Lake Malawi mbuna, now treated as Maylandia pulpican, for rocky hard-water aquariums with vegetable-rich feeding and compatible cichlid stock.
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. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maylandia pulpican
Pulpican Mbuna bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
A territorial Lake Malawi mbuna, now treated as Maylandia pulpican, for rocky hard-water aquariums with vegetable-rich feeding and compatible cichlid stock.
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. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
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
Pulpican Mbuna is listed by FishBase as Maylandia pulpican, with Cynotilapia pulpican and Metriaclima pulpican appearing as historical or trade synonyms. The old listing used mixed synonym names and generic tropical search phrases; this rewrite keeps the useful trade recognition while making the current scientific anchor clear.
| Adult size | About 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Minimum aquarium | 200 litres or more with extensive rockwork |
| Water | 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Aufwuchs/vegetable-led; spirulina, herbivore cichlid pellets and occasional frozen foods |
| Temperament | Territorial mbuna; males defend rock/sand zones |
Use a rocky Malawi layout with caves, sight breaks and strong filtration. Avoid soft-water community fish and avoid overfeeding rich meaty foods; a vegetable-led diet better suits a rock-grazing mbuna.
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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