OB Peacock Cichlid
Show-Quality XL Adult Male 5+ Inches — WYSIWYG
Add dramatic color and mature presence to your African cichlid aquarium with this show-quality XL male OB Peacock Cichlid. Measuring approximately 5+ inches, this impressive adult displays a unique combination of orange-red, salmon, deep navy-black, and iridescent blue-purple coloration.
This is a WYSIWYG listing—What You See Is What You Get. The exact adult male shown in the listing photographs is the fish you will receive.
What You Will Receive
- One show-quality XL male OB Peacock Cichlid
- Approximately 5+ inches
- Fully mature adult coloration
- Healthy and active specimen
- The exact WYSIWYG fish shown
- Professional live-fish packaging
- DSS Aquatics Live Arrival Guarantee
Why Choose This OB Peacock?
- Exceptional XL adult size
- Fully colored adult male
- Unique, naturally irregular OB pattern
- Rich orange-red and salmon coloration
- Deep navy and black blotching
- Iridescent blue-purple highlights
- Mature fins and strong body condition
- Premium African cichlid centerpiece
- Individually photographed WYSIWYG specimen
Fish Information
Common Name: OB Peacock Cichlid
Classification: Aulonocara hybrid
Quantity: One fish
Sex: Adult male
Current Size: Approximately 5+ inches
Adult Size: Approximately 5–7 inches
Origin: Selectively developed Lake Malawi Peacock strain
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Care Level: Intermediate
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Temperature: 76–82°F
pH: 7.8–8.6
Water Hardness: Hard, alkaline water
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding Method: Maternal mouthbrooder
Aquarium Level: Midwater and open swimming areas
About OB Peacock Cichlids
OB stands for Orange Blotch, describing the irregular combination of orange, red, blue, and dark markings found on these selectively bred African cichlids.
OB Peacocks are ornamental Aulonocara hybrids rather than a naturally occurring wild species. Because their genetics and markings vary between individual fish, each specimen can develop a unique pattern and color combination.
This fish is accurately listed as an Aulonocara hybrid rather than being assigned an unsupported wild species or collection location.
Coloration and Appearance
This adult male displays an attractive blend of:
- Orange-red and salmon body coloration
- Deep navy and black irregular blotching
- Iridescent blue-purple facial and body highlights
- Orange patterning throughout the fins
- Dark mature dorsal-fin coloration
Color intensity may change depending on aquarium lighting, diet, stress level, social hierarchy, camera settings, and display screens. Live fish may temporarily lose some coloration during shipping but should regain normal color after becoming comfortable in a properly maintained aquarium.
Aquarium Care
Provide a spacious, fully established aquarium with clean, stable, hard alkaline water. The aquarium should include open swimming areas along with rockwork, caves, and visual barriers that allow fish to establish territories.
Hardy plants may be used, but delicate plants can be damaged or uprooted by active African cichlids.
Regular water changes, strong biological filtration, and stable water parameters are essential for maintaining health and mature coloration.
Compatibility
This large adult male is best housed with similarly sized Peacock and Hap cichlids with compatible temperaments.
Avoid housing him with:
- Very small fish
- Timid or slow-moving species
- Long-finned community fish
- Highly aggressive cichlids likely to cause injury
- Fish small enough to be viewed as prey
Adequate aquarium space and carefully planned stocking are important for managing territorial behavior.
Feeding
Offer a balanced and varied diet that may include:
- Premium African cichlid pellets
- Spirulina-based foods
- Quality flakes
- Frozen brine shrimp
- Mysis shrimp
- Other appropriate prepared or frozen foods
Feed appropriately sized portions and avoid overfeeding. A varied, high-quality diet helps maintain excellent body condition, health, and mature coloration.
Important WYSIWYG Notice
This listing is for the exact fish shown in the photographs, not a representative example.
Please review all listing images carefully before purchasing. Minor differences in apparent coloration can occur because of lighting, camera settings, and display screens.
Because this is a large adult African cichlid, the buyer should have an appropriately sized and fully established aquarium ready before delivery.
Shipping Information
- Live fish ship using expedited 2–3 day delivery
- Flat-rate live-fish shipping is $39.99
- Live-fish orders of $250 or more ship free
- Fish are professionally packed in an insulated shipping container
- Heat or cold packs are included when appropriate
- Shipping may be delayed when severe weather could endanger the fish
- Someone must be available to receive the package on the first delivery attempt
Live Arrival Guarantee
DSS Aquatics carefully inspects and packs every fish before shipment.
In the unlikely event of a live-arrival issue:
- Contact DSS Aquatics within one hour of the carrier’s recorded delivery time
- Provide clear photographs or video of the fish inside the unopened original shipping bag
- Include photographs of the shipping box, label, and packaging
- Do not discard the fish, bag, box, or packaging until the claim has been reviewed
Shipping charges are nonrefundable. The guarantee may be void if delivery is missed, the address is incorrect, or the package is left unattended after delivery.
Returns
Returns are not accepted on live fish. Please confirm that your aquarium size, water parameters, stocking, and tankmates are appropriate before ordering.
Why Choose DSS Aquatics?
- Healthy, carefully maintained freshwater fish
- Individually selected premium specimens
- Professional live-fish packaging
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- Combat veteran-owned small business
- Educational care guides, species profiles, breeding articles, and videos
Learn More and Explore DSS Aquatics
Explore additional African Cichlids, browse our Premium WYSIWYG Fish, or view all available Live Fish.
For additional taxonomic information about Peacock cichlids, visit the FishBase genus profile for Aulonocara.
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