So what are the best peacock cichlids anyway? Well peacock cichlids that is African Peacock cichlids not be confused with the other peacock cichlid, Bass cichlid peacocks are of the genus Aulonocara. These cichlids are referred to as haplochromine cichlids which are indigenous to Lake Malawi in East Africa.

 

These cichlids are extremely popular in the aquarium hobby and can fetch a good amount of money. Aulonocara or peacock cichlids are naturally spectacular with their iridescent colors especially displayed by the males. Aside from their beauty they make great community tank fish and are simply great to watch.

 

Most peacocks are kept with one male to several or more females which is a typical strategy to manage Malawi cichlids. There over some 20 recorded species in the genus Aulonocara; however, do to inline breeding efforts this cichlid as be mixed or crossed to produce outrage coloration and patterns. With that said one most realize that varieties like the OB strains are not naturally found in the wild but are a result of mixing species to generate a desired outcome.

 

Inline breeding efforts can be found throughout the hobby in particular cichlid hobby. For instance it began with Parrot cichlids, and after that came FlowerHorn cichlids, and it’s not uncommon to see AngelFish and Discus with some crazy strains. Even the dwarf Ram cichlid can be found in a beautiful color called the Electric Blue Ram cichlid.

 

 

 

Aulonocara kandeense

Aulonocara koningsi

Aulonocara korneliae

Aulonocara jacobfreibergi

Aulonocara maulana

Aulonocara rubescens

OB peacocks