Aulonocara nyassae -OB Peacock

Spectacular, multi-coloured, and utterly unique — the Aulonocara nyassae “OB” Peacock is a stunning Orange Blotch colour variant of the Emperor Peacock cichlid from Lake Malawi. Combining the elegant Peacock cichlid body form with the spectacular Orange Blotch colour pattern, this is one of the most visually extraordinary Peacock cichlid varieties available.

Overview

Appearance

The OB Nyassae Peacock displays the spectacular Orange Blotch pattern — a mosaic of orange, black, and white blotches across the body — on the elegant Peacock cichlid body form. The OB gene produces a naturally varied, abstract pattern where no two fish are identical, making every specimen a unique work of natural art. The OB pattern can be expressed in both males and females, making this one of the few Peacock cichlid colour forms where females can be as colourful as males.

Water Parameters & Tank Setup

• Temperature: 76 – 82°F (24 – 28°C)
• pH: 7.8 – 8.5
• General Hardness (GH): 10 – 20 dGH
• Tank Size: Minimum 55 gallons
• Substrate: Sand; rocks and caves for territory
• Decor: Rock formations with caves; open sandy areas for foraging

Diet & Feeding

• Staple: High-quality cichlid pellets and flake food
• Treats: Frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, and krill
• Note: Avoid high-protein meaty foods — prone to Malawi Bloat

Feed 2–3 times daily.

Compatibility & Tank Mates

Best kept in a Lake Malawi community with other Peacock and Haplochromine cichlids. Avoid aggressive Mbuna. Keep one male per species.

Breeding

Maternal mouthbrooders. Females incubate eggs in their mouths for 3–4 weeks.

The Aulonocara nyassae “OB” Peacock is a spectacular and unique cichlid — every individual a one-of-a-kind work of natural art. A stunning showpiece for any Lake Malawi aquarium.