I might try a few dither fish so far that hasnt worked out but maybe I need a different kind. Some cichlids have been known to kill every single fish in the tank to protect their young (although that is rare). You are using an out of date browser. Dominant males may show increased levels of aggression towards other male Aulonocara species. Also, some fish in a tank, as individuals, are too aggressive for community life. The aggression is pretty light so its kinda fun to watch. Jewelcichlid is (Or just 1 fish; 1 fish will completely eliminate your aggression problem!) Whats funny is that my pleco, Mr. Magoo (a pretty big guy), chases Cher when he sees her bothering Sonny; otherwise, he leaves both of them alone. This is also the biggest tank Ive ever had any angel in, and they have plenty of space. As long as a "dragon's blood" doesn't have a scientific name attached, no problem. I guess he just doesnt see her picking on Sonny every time. I have a 40 gallon tank with a OB, Dragon Blood, Sulfur, Lemon Jake, Electric Yellow cichlids. Sexing Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlids. It is best to have several females with one male when breeding these fish. an ace member at My Aquarium Club. Fish like the Flowerhorn, jaguar cichlid, dovii, etc. Diet would be good pellets or flakes. As for the shy Dragon Blood. Lifespan : 10-12 years. A young male gold Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid hybrid. @jewelcichlid S. American cichlids are hands down the coolest fish ever. are too aggressive to be with other fish unless the circumstances are perfect. Even angelfish can become very nippy as adults. Ive tried venting them but I still think they are to small to tell. Sexing Peacocks is relatively easy in cichlid terms. There is no scientific name for Dragon Bloods, they are a man made fish, of multiple species. Does anyone know, or have a good guess, why certain. In some cases though, this doesnt work and fish can become very stressed. I was thinking to go over and see if I can find another larger one the closest pet store has small ones but I think Mr. Meanie would just kill them. I found my problem it was the OB I think its a female because I had all the other fish in a different tank and everything was fine then when I transferred the OB into the tank with them my electric yellow started fluttering in front of her and then they started chasing her and the other fish started chasing each other and when I took the OB out it all stopped! View They can get aggressive during mating time. There is no scientific name for Dragon Bloods, they are a man made fish, of multiple species. And you cant be there every time hes under attack to calm the aggressive fish down. Not a good situation. I'd leave the OB out for a while and see if everything remains calm. This is definitely not the best way to eliminate aggression because of the massive amounts of wastes that come from too many fish in a relatively small space. If the Sulfur Head Peacock is starting most of the aggression try moving it to another and see what happens. Sudden Extreme Aggression in Blood Parrot Cichlid, How to Treat Fin Rot in Betta fish & other species. A Cichlid will center its aggression on any fish that's viewed as a threat or rival. The gold male has an interesting orange/sky-blue checkered pattern. Compared to Metriaclima lombardoi (kenyi) they would be less aggressive. But if in doubt look to the fins of these fish to determine its sex. and the occasional feeding of live (or frozen) brine shrimp or blood worms The averagebrooding period is 3 weeks after which the femalereleases her fry. Males certainly feature more colour even from 4-5cm in length. The male Firefish displays colors that can be bright orange, pink or red and the female is usually close to white in color with a hint of very light pink behind its gills. Aggression can be mixed given the hybrid origins, and is always a compared to what deal. Semi-aggressive Water Temperature: (Above, my Jewel Cichlid with a juvenile Angelfish). The animosity towards hybrids is because sometimes fish are sold as pure species, which are not. African Central and South American Cichlids. With cichlids from South America, larger tetras (that cant fit in the cichlids mouth) can coexist. When I looked Sonny over, I saw Cher had his tail in tatters at the ends. Naturally, cichlids that live together in the wild will tolerate each other in a tank. A quick way to reduce aggression in your fish tank, Need help identifying African cichlid and aggression issues, Fish Compatible with Angel Fish (and Other Tips). If you want to avoid hybridization, it is best to either, only keep males, or only keep one species of Aulonocara. @debcc thank you! I have some places for them to hide, they are close to the same size, and Im not sure if there is males or females. Nice article. I wouldn't say they're frowned upon, they're an attractive man-made fish, like discus, koi, or whatever else. You must log in or register to reply here. Territories are more satisfactory and theres less need for competition. Cichlids can be extremely predatory; any fish that are not cichlids or fish that can fit in their mouths are often viewed as prey. It will probably end up making him sick and weaken his his immune system. I brought a really nicely colored one home today. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ive heard many barb species can live with cichlids as well if theyre kept in a big enough school. Tank Size: Concerned about scientific names, diet, aggression, water chemistry, and any additional information. Coral Sand with some rockery is best to emulate their natural habitat. This will cause a lot less stress. Dragon Blood Peacock Cichlid. This will help divide any male aggression between the females.All Aulonocara species will hybridize. are good choices for their diet. They have had eggs twice and eaten them. mixed with commercially prepared cichlid pellets Family : Cichlidae. Common Name(s) : Dragon Blood Peacock, Firefish. Aggression Level : Moderately Aggressive / Slightly Territorial (7/10) PREFERRED WATER CONDITIONS. I have a 40 gallon tank with a OB, Dragon Blood, Sulfur, Lemon Jake, Electric Yellow cichlids. Moving around decorations and plants can help reduce aggression temporarily because the fish will be too busy trying to find a new territory to be aggressive. :p. Yep. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The average size of a male peacock cichlid is roughly 6 I am hoping this will bring peace to the tank. In the aquarium provide them a high quality cichlid pellet or flake (this should contain an adequate amount of yellow carotene pigments.) You must log in or register to reply here. A Cichlid will center its aggression on any fish that's viewed as a threat or rival. I put him in my 500 and he turned Into a worthless fish. Thank you for your information it has been very helpful as I have flower horns and parrot fish together but nothing in the tank just sand but have another tank Id like mixed with lots of bog wood the tank is 4ft ive taken in ur info well.thank you. Violence usually occurs between 2 cichlids. Tank Size : 60 Litres + PH : 7.5 8.5 Cichlids are very rarely aggressive towards bottom feeders. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; Came from the winning fish at a aca convention in Cleveland. The male may have bright egg spots on his anal fin,whilst a small percentage of females will also haveegg spots. The most common Aulonocara Firefish displays a bright pink/red color over most of its body with light blue to almost white colors on its head and edges of its dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins, and tail. @Larryswn I love earth eaters! Nobody really knows where this fish was originally bred but because it is a hybrid, they can be found in various shades of orange, pink and red. Normally, Cichlids will get along with other cichlids if they all come from the same region and they have enough tank space and territories to claim. Males are typically more colourfulwhile females are drab in colour (silver and brown). Cichlids can always recognize cichlids, no matter how different they look. Ive only ever had and have angelfish. Many cichlid species out there dont get along with their own species. THis is my first cichlid (Angel Ram) just http://www.myaquariumclub.com/members/kmac5/. Post here if you are unsure of their origin or if you have questions about mixing. Ive tried separating some seeing if that helped but I noticed the sulfur head chasing the dragon blood and the OB and the dragon blood would actually lip lock some times so Im trying to figure out what is going on. 50 Gal Description: you read and agreed to the. Decorating is half the fun in aquarium keeping! Aquatics Unlimited 3550 S. 108th Street Greenfield, WI 53228 Phone: 414-543-2552 Fax: 414-543-4929 I just removed one of my angels, Cher, from her usual tank because she was picking on Sonny, the other angel. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Just a really quick question because I'm curious. By clicking 'Submit' or otherwise submitting this form you agree to the, By entering this site you declare They are all so friendly with me and even love me to pet them and even hold them in my hand. Size, shape and colour most often are reasons. Get a bigger tank than the minimum. The main difference to look for is the subtle dotted pattern on their bodies. I hope I helped! Cichlids are extremely territorial and will claim whatever they can in a tank. Is it your Firemouths? @Angellady wow thats really great! Sometimes with bred colorations like dragonbloods they react to colourschemes of the wild type. November 24, 2017 Rob Cichlids, Lake Malawi 0, Common Name(s): Dragon Blood Peacock, Firefish, Aggression Level :Moderately Aggressive / Slightly Territorial (7/10). For an example, Auratus cichlid males will be extremely vicious towards other males and other African cichlids that have horizontal stripes like them. Peacocks are omnivores in the wild they feed on small crustaceans, algae and cichlid fry. Just my opinion. I enjoyed reading your blog and seeing the beautiful pictures. Although not native to the hard alkaline waters of Lake Malawi, Dragon Blood Peacocks are like other peacock cichlids and prefer very hard water. The substrate are DOA can be replaced or refunded. The Aulonocara sp. Diet would be good pellets or flakes. JavaScript is disabled. Additives like Cichlid Lake Salt and Malawi/Victoria Buffer will condition the aquarium water for African cichlids. amzn_assoc_title = ""; Thanks for the good advice. If you do enough research and know what each fish requires to thrive, you will have much less trouble dealing with aggression and keeping your fish. Firefish, or Dragon Blood Peacock cichlid is not native to the African rift lakes, but is a hybrid fish, like the OB Peacock cichlid. At this point, the grey fish looks much like a Protomelas taeniolatus of the same age. There are thousands of species of cichlid out there; from huge Oscars and peacock bass to small, colorful African cichlids and even to slow moving, peaceful discus fish and angelfish. But it seems to me that the dominant male peacock is taking interest in her The dominant male is a sulfurhead and its really doing the Ive had many angels over the years, and never have I run into this problem. At feeding time, cichlids can become very nasty towards each other. 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