Sky Blue OB peacock, juvenile

The OB peacock (for "orange blotch") is an aquarium-bred Aulonocara line, famous for its marbled pattern: no two are alike. The Sky Blue OB is the variant with sky-blue, pink and orange tones and irregular black blotches. It is not a wild form, and we say so when we sell it.

These are juveniles of about 6 cm. At this age the color is still developing and deepens as they grow; adult males can exceed 15 cm. The photos show an adult male of the same line, as a reference for how they look once mature. If you want photos of the juveniles available, message us.

Like all peacocks, it is calm, swims in open water and sifts the sand for food. As an adult it needs a tank of 300 liters or more, with fine sand and room to swim. It does well with other peacocks in different colors and calm haps; avoid aggressive mbuna. Food: quality cichlid pellets, with krill or mysis a couple of times a week.