Albino Strawberry Peacock
Albino Strawberry Peacock is a line-bred Malawi peacock strain with variable pink, orange, and red expression. The amount of red can vary by fish, size, and dominance, so each male should be appreciated for its individual color path.
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 setup with sand, rock cover, and open swimming room.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: 6-7 inches.
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Coloration: Albino-based strawberry color ranging from pink/orange to stronger red depending on individual, dominance, and maturity.
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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 lanes, 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 to females and females mouthbrood eggs and fry. Keep line-bred projects separated if preserving the strain 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 line-bred strains in breeding groups.
