{"title":"Locally Bred","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish are sourced from trusted local breeders right here in the Northern Rivers. Every fish undergoes a minimum 2-week quarantine period in our facility and is thoroughly checked for health and quality before being made available for sale, so you can feel confident they'll thrive in your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer this curated selection to complement our house-bred range, bringing you quality and variety while supporting our local aquatics community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship Australia-wide with a Live Arrival Guarantee and offer $30 flat-rate shipping, or free shipping when you spend $150 or more storewide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake your time browsing below, and click on a fish to see more details, sizes, pricing and care guides! 🐟✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dragon-blood-peacock-cichlid","title":"Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara sp.) is one of the most visually impressive African cichlids in the hobby, well known for its intense mix of reds, oranges, and pink tones that create a real centrepiece in any aquarium. As a selectively bred Peacock Cichlid from Lake Malawi origins, it carries the classic streamlined body shape of the group, combined with exaggerated colour development in mature males. Females are typically much more subdued in colour, which helps highlight the males even further as they develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are active, confident swimmers that spend much of their time exploring the mid to lower sections of the aquarium. While they are often seen cruising through open water, they also rely heavily on rockwork and structure to establish territories and feel secure. A well-designed aquascape with a balance of open swimming space and defined rocky areas allows them to display their natural behaviour more comfortably and reduces unnecessary stress within the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Blood Peacocks are considered semi-aggressive, although they sit on the more peaceful end of the African cichlid spectrum. Males will establish territories as they mature and may display aggression toward rivals, particularly in smaller or overcrowded setups. However, when kept in appropriately sized aquariums with a proper social structure, this aggression is usually manageable and more about display than harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best suited to communities of similarly sized and tempered African cichlids, particularly other Peacock varieties and Haplochromines. Mixing them with very small or overly timid species is not recommended, as they can become outcompeted at feeding time and stressed by constant movement and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most Lake Malawi cichlids, Dragon Blood Peacocks are omnivores and do best on a varied, high-quality diet. A good-quality sinking cichlid pellet should form the foundation of their feeding routine, providing consistent nutrition and supporting growth and body condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis base diet should be complemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and krill to encourage natural feeding responses and enhance colour development. Foods rich in natural carotenoids and spirulina are particularly beneficial, as they help support the deep reds and oranges that make this variety so striking. Occasional vegetable-based foods can also be included to maintain a balanced diet and support long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Blood Peacock Cichlids are maternal mouthbrooders, meaning the female takes full responsibility for incubating and protecting the eggs after spawning. Males will typically set up and defend a territory, often centred around a patch of sand or a flat rock, where they display their strongest colours in an attempt to attract passing females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a female is ready to spawn, she will lay eggs on the chosen site, which are immediately fertilised by the male before she collects them into her mouth. From this point, the female will carry the eggs for around 18–25 days, during which she may reduce or completely stop feeding while she protects the developing fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"4-6cm","offer_id":47250613076139,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6712\/1835\/files\/Dragon_Blood__Peacock_African_Cichlid_2.png?v=1783059854"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/collections\/locally-bred.oembed","provider":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}