How big do red shoulder cichlids get?
How big do red shoulder cichlids get?
about 6″
Males will get to be about 6″ in length and females will be a little smaller. These cichlids make a great choice for the beginner cichlid keeper and are appealing to the advanced aquarist as well. They are easy to care for, easy to feed, and relatively undemanding aquarium residents.
Are Red Peacock cichlids aggressive?
The majority of Cichlids have a reputation for being aggressive, whereas the Peacock Cichlid is fairly peaceful. Males can be territorial, but on the whole, they are peaceful and can make good community fish.
How many peacocks are in a 75 gallon?
Peacocks grow around 4-7 inches long and have a feisty personality. If you want to be on the safe side, stock 14-16 peacocks in a 75-gallon tank. 17-20 means moderately stocked, and 21-24 means heavily stocked.
What is a strawberry cichlid?
Description. General: The albino strawberry peacock cichlid is a captive-bred variety whose ancestors originate from Lake Malawi. As with many peacock cichlids, males will assume a vivid color as they mature. Dimorphism: Male albino strawberry peacock cichlids will develop a vivid red color while females will not.
What are good Tankmates for Peacock cichlids?
Peacock Cichlid Tank Mates
- Other peacock cichlids – if you keep a mixed tank, keep 1 male to every 2 females, or keep an all male tank with a mix of species.
- Plecos.
- Botia loaches.
- Peaceful Haplochromis cichlids.
- Synodontis catfish.
- African red eye tetra.
- Red tail shark.
- Rainbow shark.
How many Peacock cichlids can I put in a 29 gallon tank?
29 gallons sounds pretty good. I think you could probably fit around 15 cichlids in there.
How many fish can I put in a 75 gallon?
A 75-gallon tank can hold 25-30 fish, depending on their size and species. The guideline for stocking is 1 inch of adult fish size per gallon of water in the tank. When applying this rule, keep in mind a 75 gallon tank only holds about 70 gallons of water.
