Red Shoulder Peacock 5cm

The Red Shoulder Peacock Cichlid, also known as Aulonocara hansbaenschi, is a stunning and less common Peacock species from Lake Malawi. Males display a brilliant blue head and body, contrasted by intense red-orange “shoulder” patches that extend through the upper flanks and dorsal fin. This colour combination creates a vivid, show-quality fish that's highly sought-after by Peacock collectors.

Peaceful by nature, the Red Shoulder Peacock thrives in open aquascapes with rock structures and is best housed with other non-aggressive Malawi cichlids, such as fellow Peacocks or Haps. It’s a perfect choice for those looking to build a vibrant and harmonious African cichlid display.

Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial
Adult Size: 12–15 cm
Tank Size: 200L+
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 7.8–8.6
Diet: Omnivore – quality cichlid pellets, frozen krill, spirulina flakes
Compatibility: Ideal with other Peacocks and peaceful Haps; avoid aggressive Mbuna
Origin: Lake Malawi (selective line-bred colour morph of Aulonocara stuartgranti)

Care Level: Moderate – easy to care for but benefits from stable water and a calm tank