Maleri Blue Gold Peacock
Maleri Blue Gold Peacock is a Ron’s Cichlids-created peacock strain selected for blue and gold color, with some males developing extra yellow, red, or orange. Color varies by individual, making each mature male a little different.
Origin and Habitat
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Native Region: Ron’s Cichlids line-bred aquarium strain from Maleri peacock stock.
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Natural Habitat: Captive-bred strain; provide a Malawi peacock-style setup with sand, rock cover, and open swimming room.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: 6-7 inches.
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Coloration: Blue and gold base color with variable yellow, red, or orange intensity in males.
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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: Provide sand, open swimming space, rockwork for cover and 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 and females mouthbrood eggs and fry. Keep line-bred projects separated if preserving the strain is the goal.
Tank Mates
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Compatible With: Lake Malawi peacocks and calmer haps of similar size.
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Avoid: Aggressive mbuna, large predators, and mixing similar peacock strains in breeding groups.
