Raspberry OB

Striking OB male peacock with bold blue and pink patterning. This mild to moderately aggressive vibrant cichlid, displays the classic blotch coloration that gives the OB variety its name. Hardy and territorial, he's best suited for established cichlid tanks with adequate space and compatible tank mates such as other Peacocks and haps of a similar size. It isn't recommended to keep with Mbunas. Their diet should consist of cichlid pellets and some frozen foods occasionally such as Spirulina-Enriched Brine Shrimp, melt the cube in a small container complete with some tank water. Males can reach 5–6 inches and thrive in warm, well-filtered water with plenty of rockwork for territory establishment. A centerpiece fish with dynamic color and personality.

Water Parameters: Maintain pH 7.2–8.0, temperature 74–80°F, and moderate water hardness (8–15 dGH). Perform 25–30% weekly water changes to keep nitrates below 40 ppm. Strong filtration and gentle water movement support their health.

Food: Feed high-quality cichlid pellets, quality flake food, and occasional live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia. Offer varied nutrition 2–3 times daily in portions they consume within 2–3 minutes. A balanced diet enhances color vibrancy and supports growth.

"Beautiful, active Assorted OB African Cichlid High-contrast calico patterning. Exact lineage unknown, but showing great color potential and a healthy appetite. Perfect for a mixed African show tank."