Albino OB Peacock
Albino OB Peacock is a Ron’s Cichlids line-bred strain selected for albino color and variable OB blotching. The white to translucent OB pattern makes each male a little different, giving this strain strong display appeal in a peacock and hap aquarium.
Origin and Habitat
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Native Region: Line-bred aquarium strain from Lake Malawi peacock stock.
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Natural Habitat: Captive-bred strain; provide a Malawi peacock-style aquarium with sand, rock cover, and open swimming room.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: 6-7 inches.
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Coloration: Albino base color with white to translucent OB blotches; pattern and intensity vary by individual.
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Body Shape: Medium peacock body with a laterally compressed profile.
Behavior and Temperament
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Temperament: Mildly aggressive.
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Social Behavior: Best with other peacocks and peaceful to moderately assertive haps.
Aquarium Care
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Tank Size: A 55 gallon aquarium or larger is recommended.
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Water Parameters: 74-84°F, pH 7.4-8.4, hard water.
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Tank Setup: Use sand, open swimming space, stable rockwork, sight breaks, and strong filtration.
Diet and Feeding
Breeding
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Breeding Type: Maternal mouthbrooder.
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Breeding Notes: Males display to females and females mouthbrood eggs and fry. Keep breeding projects separated if preserving the Albino OB look is important.
Tank Mates
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Compatible With: Lake Malawi peacocks and calmer haps of similar size.
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Avoid: Very aggressive mbuna, large predators, and mixing similar OB lines in breeding groups.
