{"product_id":"malawi-peacock-cichlid-ob-peacock-size-2-inches-single","title":"Live Fish Malawi Peacock Cichlid OB Peacock (Size 2 Inches) | Single","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eOB Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking African cichlid prized for its unique mottled “OB” (Orange Blotch) pattern combined with vibrant blues, reds, and yellows. Native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/strong\u003e, this peacock cichlid is an excellent choice for aquarists looking for color, activity, and personality in a freshwater setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eThe OB Peacock features an \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eelongated, streamlined body\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of Peacock Cichlids, with well-developed dorsal and anal fins that often display \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eelectric blue or reddish highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e develop intense coloration as they mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eFemales\u003c\/strong\u003e remain more subdued in color\u003cbr data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eEach fish has a unique blotched pattern, making every specimen one of a kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eOB Peacocks are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eless aggressive than Mbuna cichlids\u003c\/strong\u003e, but males can become \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eterritorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during breeding or when housed with other males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eActive, energetic swimmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003ePrefer open swimming areas with defined territories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eBest kept with similarly tempered species such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eother Peacocks or Haplochromis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eMaintaining adequate tank space and visual barriers helps reduce aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the wild, OB Peacocks feed on small invertebrates. In captivity, they thrive on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eprotein-rich, varied diet\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eProtein-based flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eOccasional live or frozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA balanced diet enhances coloration and overall vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003ePeacock Cichlids, Haps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and mild Mbuna species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eAvoid highly aggressive fish or very peaceful, small species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eRecommended ratio: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e1 male to multiple females\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce male aggression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"cloningaquapets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44011508138182,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6764\/3334\/files\/Malawi_Peacock_Cichlid_OB_Peacock_Size_2_Inches_Single-1.png?v=1766069930","url":"https:\/\/www.cloningaquapets.com\/ta\/products\/malawi-peacock-cichlid-ob-peacock-size-2-inches-single","provider":"cloningaquapets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}