{"id":1803,"date":"2026-02-16T22:46:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/aulonocara-albino-orange-blotch-peacock-malawi-african-cichlid\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T21:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T21:03:14","slug":"aulonocara-albino-orange-blotch-peacock-malawi-african-cichlid","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=aulonocara-albino-orange-blotch-peacock-malawi-african-cichlid","title":{"rendered":"Aulonocara Albino Orange Blotch Peacock Malawi African Cichlid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"75\">Albino Orange Blotch Peacock (<em data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"48\">Aulonocara<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"98\"><strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"96\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"368\">The Albino Orange Blotch Peacock is a visually striking Malawi cichlid known for its pale body accented with bold orange blotches and shimmering blue eyes. Active, peaceful, and vividly colored, it serves as a captivating centerpiece in Lake Malawi cichlid aquariums.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"387\"><strong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"385\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"491\">Endemic to Lake Malawi, East Africa. Prefers rocky habitats with sandy areas and moderate water flow.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"511\"><strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"509\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"554\">Omnivorous and thrives on a varied diet:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"741\">\n<li data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"597\">\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"597\">High-quality cichlid pellets or flakes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"652\">\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"652\">Frozen foods such as brine shrimp, mysis, or krill<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"678\">\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"678\">Occasional live foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"741\">\n<p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"741\">Primarily protein-based diet; avoid excessive plant matter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"762\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"813\">Peaceful for a Malawi cichlid, best kept with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"952\">\n<li data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"860\">\n<p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"860\">Other Peacock cichlids (<em data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"852\">Aulonocara<\/em> spp.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"952\">\n<p data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"952\">Non-aggressive Haplochromine cichlids<br data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\" \/><strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"913\">Avoid:<\/strong> Aggressive Mbuna or very small fish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"975\"><strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"973\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1106\">Low to moderate. Males may show territorial behavior during breeding but are generally less aggressive than rock-dwelling Mbuna.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1135\"><strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1133\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1262\">Intermediate. Hardy but benefits from stable water parameters, proper diet, and sufficient space for swimming and territory.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1289\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1330\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1330\"><strong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1310\">Temperature:<\/strong> 76\u201382\u00b0F (24\u201328\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1350\">\n<p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1350\"><strong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1340\">pH:<\/strong> 7.8\u20138.6<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1378\">\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1378\"><strong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1366\">Hardness:<\/strong> 10\u201320 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1545\"><strong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1391\">Notes:<\/strong> Provide rocky caves, sandy patches, and open swimming areas. Regular water changes and high water quality are essential to maintain vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1740\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Albino Orange Blotch Peacock (<em data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1593\">Aulonocara<\/em> sp.) is a peaceful, eye-catching, and colorful Malawi cichlid perfect for enthusiasts seeking a centerpiece fish for a calm African cichlid setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Albino Orange Blotch Peacock (Aulonocara sp.) Overview The Albino Orange Blotch Peacock is a visually striking Malawi cichlid known for its pale body accented with bold orange blotches and shimmering blue eyes. Active, peaceful, and vividly colored, it serves as a captivating centerpiece in Lake Malawi cichlid aquariums. Origin Endemic to Lake Malawi, East Africa. 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