{"product_id":"albino-firefish-peacock-no-online-purchases","title":"Albino Firefish Peacock - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Online Purchases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"31\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eAlbino Firefish Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e (commonly sold as an albino strain of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAulonocara jacobfreibergi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or a selectively bred Firefish Peacock hybrid) is one of the most eye-catching African cichlids available to aquarists. Its bright orange, red and yellow colouration combined with the albino trait makes it a standout feature fish in a Malawi aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"361\" data-section-id=\"xcqxqb\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"377\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"377\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"377\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"394\" data-start=\"377\"\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"394\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"416\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"416\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"416\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"430\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAlbino Firefish Peacock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"458\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"476\"\u003eUsually \u003cem data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"486\"\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e sp. (often a selectively bred strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"539\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"548\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAquarium-bred; derived from Lake Malawi peacock cichlids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"609\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"622\"\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"635\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e6–10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"675\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"702\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"715\"\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"735\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e250–300 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"754\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"768\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"768\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"785\" data-start=\"780\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"785\"\u003e7.8–8.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"797\"\u003eWater hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"814\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eModerate to hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"836\" data-section-id=\"1kfytej\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"851\"\u003eAlbino Firefish Peacocks are renowned for their brilliant colours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"919\" data-section-id=\"4xyka\"\u003eBright orange, red and yellow body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"956\" data-section-id=\"2o64pc\"\u003ePink or red eyes typical of albino fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"998\" data-section-id=\"1hqtkjg\"\u003eMetallic highlights on the face and fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1041\" data-section-id=\"om8sns\"\u003eExtended dorsal and anal fins in mature males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eFemales are often less colourful, though many commercially available specimens are males due to their superior colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1215\" data-section-id=\"1ebn8ry\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1254\" data-start=\"1241\" data-section-id=\"132kfyr\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eA minimum aquarium of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1278\"\u003e250 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for a small group. Larger aquariums provide greater stability and help reduce aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1399\" data-section-id=\"j63dsz\"\u003eAquascaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eA suitable setup should include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1450\" data-section-id=\"3ay43\"\u003eRocky caves and crevices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1477\" data-section-id=\"130fu45\"\u003eOpen swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1528\" data-start=\"1499\" data-section-id=\"11mkmfu\"\u003eSandy substrate if possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1529\" data-section-id=\"u65bk3\"\u003eStrong filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1549\" data-section-id=\"qi7ych\"\u003eGood water circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003ePeacock cichlids enjoy having territories but also need open areas for display and swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1669\" data-section-id=\"1ucmidl\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003eMaintain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1702\" data-section-id=\"5ih9wy\"\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1738\" data-start=\"1725\" data-section-id=\"nk1ak8\"\u003epH: 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1739\" data-section-id=\"1q54cwv\"\u003eGH: 8–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1754\" data-section-id=\"5q48gl\"\u003eAmmonia and nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1783\" data-section-id=\"1s7iv9r\"\u003eNitrate: ideally below 20 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003eRegular water changes are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1854\" data-section-id=\"103bmbs\"\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"1888\"\u003eAlbino Firefish Peacocks are generally less aggressive than many mbuna cichlids but can still be territorial, especially males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2045\" data-start=\"2017\"\u003eSuitable tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2047\" data-section-id=\"kqu0dv\"\u003eOther peacock cichlids (\u003cem data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2073\"\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"2095\" data-section-id=\"lyf7sl\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCopadichromis azureus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2174\" data-start=\"2135\" data-section-id=\"wlg39x\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePlacidochromis phenochilus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2175\" data-section-id=\"1etlrsl\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOtopharynx lithobates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2215\" data-section-id=\"1642qir\"\u003eOther peaceful to moderately assertive Malawi haps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2275\" data-start=\"2269\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2277\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2308\" data-start=\"2277\" data-section-id=\"7k18mr\"\u003eVery aggressive mbuna species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2309\" data-section-id=\"jh5bdc\"\u003eSmall community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2367\" data-start=\"2332\" data-section-id=\"1wer62u\"\u003eFish requiring soft, acidic water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2368\" data-section-id=\"1v89871\"\u003eSimilar-looking peacock species if breeding purity is important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2453\" data-start=\"2435\" data-section-id=\"1111ip3\"\u003eStocking Ratio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003eThe preferred ratio is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2503\" data-start=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2503\" data-start=\"2480\" data-section-id=\"7jpmxz\"\u003e1 male to 3–5 females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2585\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003eThis helps spread the male's attention and reduces stress on individual females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2597\" data-start=\"2587\" data-section-id=\"1alyfdz\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2663\" data-start=\"2599\"\u003eIn the wild, peacock cichlids sift sand for small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2687\" data-start=\"2665\"\u003eIn the aquarium, feed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2689\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2714\" data-start=\"2689\" data-section-id=\"dcdfn6\"\u003eQuality cichlid pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2715\" data-section-id=\"u16jgi\"\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2737\" data-section-id=\"a2ttf1\"\u003eFrozen brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2778\" data-start=\"2759\" data-section-id=\"1nwsfhx\"\u003eKrill-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2779\" data-section-id=\"qbmv37\"\u003eInsect-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2851\" data-start=\"2801\"\u003eAvoid excessive mammalian protein and overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003eFeed once or twice daily in amounts consumed within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2932\" data-start=\"2921\" data-section-id=\"d0niwh\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3018\" data-start=\"2934\"\u003eLike most peacock cichlids, Albino Firefish Peacocks are \u003cstrong data-end=\"3017\" data-start=\"2991\"\u003ematernal mouthbrooders\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3060\" data-start=\"3020\"\u003eBreeding typically follows this pattern:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"3243\" data-start=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3094\" data-start=\"3062\" data-section-id=\"19od035\"\u003eMale establishes a territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3115\" data-start=\"3095\" data-section-id=\"1jyiof4\"\u003eFemale lays eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3116\" data-section-id=\"6emuwo\"\u003eFemale collects eggs in her mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3208\" data-start=\"3154\" data-section-id=\"16g2pam\"\u003eFertilised eggs are incubated for about 21–28 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3243\" data-start=\"3209\" data-section-id=\"jncm42\"\u003eFree-swimming fry are released.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3266\" data-start=\"3245\"\u003eFry can be raised on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"3268\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3296\" data-start=\"3268\" data-section-id=\"18rt00p\"\u003eNewly hatched brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3322\" data-start=\"3297\" data-section-id=\"1hvp3lt\"\u003eCrushed cichlid pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"3323\" data-section-id=\"29c2dk\"\u003eCommercial fry foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3388\" data-start=\"3347\" data-section-id=\"1x8wkvd\"\u003eSpecial Considerations for Albino Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3453\" data-start=\"3390\"\u003eAlbino fish can be slightly more sensitive to intense lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3480\" data-start=\"3455\"\u003eTo keep them comfortable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3569\" data-start=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3504\" data-start=\"3482\" data-section-id=\"lken1c\"\u003eProvide shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3540\" data-start=\"3505\" data-section-id=\"1ecmxjp\"\u003eAvoid excessively bright lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3569\" data-start=\"3541\" data-section-id=\"1nr1x33\"\u003eInclude caves and shelters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3644\" data-start=\"3571\"\u003eThis often encourages more natural behaviour and stronger colour display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3703\" data-start=\"3646\" data-section-id=\"uqs78l\"\u003eIs the Albino Firefish Peacock Suitable for Beginners?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3765\" data-start=\"3705\"\u003eYes, for aquarists interested in African cichlids. They are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3891\" data-start=\"3767\"\u003e✔ Hardy\u003cbr data-end=\"3777\" data-start=\"3774\"\u003e✔ Spectacularly coloured\u003cbr data-end=\"3804\" data-start=\"3801\"\u003e✔ Relatively easy to care for\u003cbr data-end=\"3836\" data-start=\"3833\"\u003e✔ Suitable for mixed Malawi hap and peacock communities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3918\" data-start=\"3893\"\u003eHowever, they do require:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4020\" data-start=\"3920\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3949\" data-start=\"3920\" data-section-id=\"kw86f5\"\u003eA reasonably large aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3972\" data-start=\"3950\" data-section-id=\"mhylmv\"\u003eHard, alkaline water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4020\" data-start=\"3973\" data-section-id=\"o7iu4t\"\u003eCareful management of aggression and stocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"4168\" data-start=\"4022\"\u003eFor aquarists wanting a vibrant centrepiece fish, the Albino Firefish Peacock is one of the most striking and rewarding Malawi cichlids available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freshwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48584473837738,"sku":"TF473","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/imageiscoming_7111e5e7-331f-4a47-a161-576855174b41.jpg?v=1782344494","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/albino-firefish-peacock-no-online-purchases","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}