Bi-colour peacock

Striking, two-toned, and wonderfully eye-catching — the Bi-Colour Peacock Cichlid is a beautiful and distinctive Peacock cichlid variety displaying a bold two-toned colouration — typically a vivid combination of two contrasting colours that creates a dramatic, graphic appearance. A striking and sought-after variety for any Lake Malawi aquarium.

Overview

Appearance

The Bi-Colour Peacock displays a bold two-toned colouration — typically a vivid combination of blue and yellow, or blue and orange — with the two colours clearly delineated across the body, creating a dramatic, graphic two-toned appearance. The contrast between the two colours is most vivid in dominant males in breeding condition. The bold, two-toned pattern makes this one of the most visually striking Peacock cichlid varieties available.

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 Bi-Colour Peacock is a striking and two-toned cichlid that brings bold graphic colour and elegant presence to any Lake Malawi aquarium. A beautiful and eye-catching Peacock variety.