Albino Red Sun Peacock
Albino Red Sun Peacock is a Ron’s Cichlids line-bred albino Red Sun strain selected from Red Sun peacock stock known for yellow and orange color. The albino form gives the strain a softer, glowing appearance while keeping the active peacock personality customers expect.
Origin and Habitat
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Native Region: Ron’s Cichlids line-bred albino variant from Red Sun peacock stock.
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Natural Habitat: Aquarium strain; keep in a Lake Malawi-style setup with sand, rockwork, and open swimming space.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: 6-7 inches.
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Coloration: Albino body with yellow to orange Red Sun influence; some variation is expected in young-generation line-bred fish.
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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: Works well with Lake Malawi peacocks and similarly tempered haps when space and sight breaks are provided.
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: Provide sand, rock piles or caves, open swimming room, and stable filtration.
Diet and Feeding
Breeding
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Breeding Type: Maternal mouthbrooder.
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Breeding Notes: This strain was developed from albino offspring and is being bred as an albino colony. Females hold eggs and fry in the mouth, and fry should be separated or protected after release.
Tank Mates
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Compatible With: Other peacocks, peaceful to moderately assertive haps, and similar-size African cichlids.
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Avoid: Overly aggressive mbuna, very large predators, and small community fish.
