Yellow regal Peacock

Warm, regal, and beautifully coloured — the Yellow Regal Peacock Cichlid is a stunning Peacock cichlid variety displaying a warm golden-yellow to yellow body colouration with vivid blue highlights on the face and fins. Elegant, peaceful for a cichlid, and wonderfully eye-catching, the Yellow Regal Peacock is a prized addition to any Lake Malawi aquarium.

Overview

Appearance

The Yellow Regal Peacock displays a warm golden-yellow to bright yellow body colouration with vivid iridescent blue highlights on the face, dorsal fin, and fins — a warm, regal colour combination that is both striking and elegant. Males display the most intense colouration, with the yellow body and blue highlights creating a beautiful contrast. The overall effect is a fish of warm, regal beauty that stands out in any Malawi aquarium.

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
• Tip: Colour-enhancing foods help maintain the vivid yellow colouration
• 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 Yellow Regal Peacock is a warm and regal cichlid that brings golden-yellow colour and elegant presence to any Lake Malawi aquarium. A beautiful and sought-after Peacock variety.