OB Maleri Sunshine
OB Maleri Sunshine is a Ron’s Cichlids-created strain developed from Maleri Sunshine and OB peacock lines, then line-bred for orange and yellow body color with a blue face. It is a bright, variable peacock for keepers who like one-of-a-kind OB patterning.
Origin and Habitat
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Native Region: Ron’s Cichlids line-bred aquarium strain from Maleri Sunshine and OB peacock stock.
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Natural Habitat: Captive-bred strain; aquariums should provide the sand, rock cover, and open swimming lanes used for Malawi peacocks.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: 6-7 inches.
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Coloration: Orange and yellow body color with blue facial color; OB 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 and females mouthbrood eggs and fry. Keep strain breeding separate if you want to maintain the OB Maleri Sunshine look.
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 OB peacock lines in breeding groups.
