{"product_id":"red-shoulder-peacock","title":"Red Shoulder Peacock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe term \"Red Shoulder\" comes from the red streak behind the gills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMales have a complete blue body with an orange-red band behind the gill plate that extends into the pelvic fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Red Shoulder Peacock, Aulonocara stuartgranti, hansbaenschi (Chiloelo), is a popular species of peacock cichlid among African cichlid aficionados. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis Aulonocara species are found in the waters of Lake Malawi, in the provinces of Chiloelo and Mozambique. Males grow a dark metallic blue coloration that covers their entire body, including their dorsal, anal, and tail fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey develop a dark red coloration behind their gills or in the \"shoulder area,\" which runs down to the tips of their pelvic fins. Males will grow to be around 6′′ long, while females will be a little shorter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese cichlids are ideal for beginning cichlid keepers and also appeal to experienced aquarists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey are low-maintenance aquarium inhabitants that are easy to care for and feed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey are also rather quiet, making them suitable for the community tank, and will rapidly reproduce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRegular water changes and proper filtration are required for the aquarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf the tank is not maintained, they are prone to Malawi bloat as well as the common diseases that affect all freshwater fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAlthough the Blue Regal Peacock is an omnivore, it prefers meaty foods. It normally does not touch the plants in the aquarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey feed on a range of live items in the wild, particularly small bottom-dwelling invertebrates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIn the tank, feed them a meaty diet of cichlid pellets, frozen and freeze-dried daphnia, and brine shrimp. Avoid beef heart, tubifex, and bloodworms because they can cause \"Malawi bloat.\" Shrimp mixtures are also a good and healthful option. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eUnless they are breeding, feed once a day when they are young and 5 to 6 times a week when they are adults. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAvoid the impulse to feed this fish more frequently than necessary since this will keep the fish from growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePeacocks are tough fish, but like all Malawi Cichlids, they suffer in adverse water conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMalawi fish are typically kept at a higher pH, which means ammonia is more harmful, hence frequent water changes are required. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey are also dirty fish since they eat predominantly protein meals, which adds to the filtration system's biological load. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDepending on the bio load, the tank will require water changes of 20 to 50 percent once a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePeaceful pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGuppies, platies, mollies, swordtails and tetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSnails primarily consume algae in your tank. They're quite efficient at it, which is why they're so popular in the aquarium industry. They can sometimes be so good that they hoover the entire tank clean and there aren't enough algae left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822692819105,"sku":"SFFDBXC173-Red Shoulder Peacock","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/351_red-shoulder-peacock.png?v=1773645582","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/red-shoulder-peacock","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}