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The Albino Peacock Cichlid is the result of years of breeding in order to achieve its spectacular albino coloration. The male of this species tends to be more colorful than the female. Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
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Approximate selling size: Sm 1-1.5"; Md 1.5-2"
Not a naturally occuring species in the wild
Needs plenty of rocks to set up territories
This species does well in a community tank with other peacocks and peaceful mid-sized fish and several hiding spots
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Petco takes great care to ensure that the Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants you order arrives safely and in healthy condition. All Aquatic Life are guaranteed to stay alive for 7 days from the day they arrive at your home or we will gladly refund your money. Returns or refunds cannot be offered on Live Fish, Invertebrates & Plants that you decide you do not want. Please ensure the items you order are what you want before finalizing the order. If you experience a loss of your marine fish, freshwater fish, invertebrates, or live plants within 7 days of delivery please contact Customer Relations at 877-738-6742.
If we need to contact you for any reason about your order, shipping of your package may be affected. Once your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email with your order summary. Orders are subject to verification of payment information by phone or email.
Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1 to 2 minutes; overfeeding can quickly foul the water. Diet should include sinking catfish wafer or pellet, blood worms, tubifex, and flake food. Feed a variety of food to ensure complete nutrition
Additional Features
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Live Animal
Max water Temp
82 F
Pet Max Length
1.5 IN
Water Parameters-PH Max
8.5
Special Diet
Omnivore
Scientific Name
Aulonocara sp.
Water Parameters-PH Min
7.5
Min Water Temp
72 F
Environment
Freshwater
Native To
Africa: Lake Malawi
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive
Care Level
Easy
Pet Min Length
1 IN
If we need to contact you for any reason about your order, shipping of your package may be affected. Once your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email with your order summary. Orders are subject to verification of payment information by phone or email.
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