How big do Borleyi get?
borleyi is a relatively small cichlid, males grow to 13-16 centimetres (5–6 in) total length, while females are typically slightly smaller reaching 13 centimetres.
How big do red Fin Borleyi get?
This lake Malawi hap cichlid is one of the faster growing fish out there. Keep this in mind when stocking them as they will get to be around 8” inches when fully grown.
Are Borleyi cichlids aggressive?
The Haplochromis Borleyi Redfin rarely shows aggression to other tank mates except during mating when the male defends his territory. Even then, the male is more “bark” than bite. They should not be housed with aggressive cichlids or Mbunas.
What is a dragon blood cichlid?
The Dragon Blood Peacock is a stunningly beautiful bright red bodied and red headed specimen in the Peacock family. Peacock Cichlids come in a wide variety of colours and patterns (there are 23 Aulonocara species.)
What does OB Peacock mean?
Orange blotched
Common Name: OB Peacock, The meaning of OB is Orange blotched. Origin: NOT naturally found in Lake Malawi. Diet: Flake food & small pellets, Frozen: Brine Shrimp, Mysis, pacifica plankton, bloodworms.
Are dragon blood cichlids hybrids?
Remarks: This Dragon Blood, or Fire Fish, is a hybrid, but its origins are unknown. They show a remarkable variation in color and pattern, and we will do our best to select the color you request using the options below.
What does F1 cichlid mean?
An F1 fish would be one which has been bred from 2 Wild Caught (WC) parents. Moving down the stack, an F2 fish is one which has been bred from both F1 parents and so on although you don’t often see fish advertised as F3 and onwards, rarely advertised as F2 to be fair.
Do female peacock cichlids have color?
Peacock Cichlids Appearance
The male cichlids appear in bright colors and slightly different shades than females. Female peacock cichlids exhibit fewer colors when compared to males. These species do not change color during mating.
What is a strawberry peacock cichlid?
The strawberry peacock cichlid is a brightly colored freshwater fish from the south of Lake Malawi. It is part of the Cichlidae family and is a favorite amongst aquarists. Strawberry peacock cichlids have bright pink and red colors with dot patterns, and the males are brighter than the females.
How do you breed dragon blood cichlids?
Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid Breeding! – YouTube
What does OB mean in cichlids?
OB is a term used for Malawi Cichlids with unique spotted patterns. It originated when a male Aulonocara was crossed with a female Mbuna. The OB gene occurs naturally in Mbunas, but was introduced to Peacocks and Haps by selective breeding.
What does F2 fish mean?
How can I tell if my cichlid is male or female?
How to tell if your african cichlids are male or female – YouTube
How do you tell a male and female peacock cichlid?
Males are typically more colourful while females are drab in colour (silver and brown). The male will have bright egg spots on his anal fin, whilst a small percentage of females will also have egg spots.
How can you tell if a peacock cichlid is male or female?
What fish can I mix with peacock cichlids?
Peacock Cichlid Tank Mates
- Other peacock cichlids – if you keep a mixed tank, keep 1 male to every 2 females, or keep an all male tank with a mix of species.
- Plecos.
- Botia loaches.
- Peaceful Haplochromis cichlids.
- Synodontis catfish.
- African red eye tetra.
- Red tail shark.
- Rainbow shark.
How big do dragon blood cichlids get?
The Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid is a hybrid from the Aulonocara Species (Peacock Cichlid) from Lake Malawi. Peacock Cichlids are generally found living where the rocky shoreline transitions into the more sandy substrate of the lake bottom.
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What are OB cichlids?
OB is a term used for Malawi Cichlids with unique spotted patterns. It originated when a male Aulonocara was crossed with a female Mbuna. The OB gene occurs naturally in Mbunas, but was introduced to Peacocks and Haps by selective breeding. Much in the same way as dog breeds were created.
What does F1 Cichlid mean?
Can female cichlids have egg spots?
Most African cichlids have egg spots. These can either be subtle blotches or clear circles. Egg spots are used as a diversion method for predators. Certain species of synodontis catfish will try to eat the cichlid’s eggs while the couple is breeding.
What’s an F1 fish?
F1’s are a hybrid between a carp and a crucian carp or brown goldfish. This cross produces an at-tractive fish which looks much like a fully scaled common carp and have the reputation in match fishing circles as being the ideal alternative to a pond full of traditional carp.
Do cichlids mate for life?
A suitable fish
Convict cichlids mate for life and cooperate to raise young, with females tending the eggs while males patrol for danger, said Dechaume-Moncharmont.
Are male cichlids bigger than females?
For example, in many Lake Malawi species, the male is bigger than the female. However, in some cichlid aquarium species hailing from Lake Tanganyika, such as the masked Julie cichlid (Julidochromis), the female is bigger than the male.
How can we identify male and female fish?
You can determine the sex of your fish by inspecting its gonads (reproductive organs), which are located towards the top of the gut cavity. Mature female fish will have orange ovaries and male fish will have white testes (see photos above).
Do peacock cichlids like caves?
Peacock Cichlid Tank Mates
Male peacock cichlids can be slightly territorial but should do fine with other fish as long as you give them enough living space and plenty of caves in which to hide to reduce their territorial behavior.