Ruby red peacock MALE - Aulonocara rubescens - Live Fish (A GRADE)

Ruby red peacock MALE - Aulonocara rubescens - Live Fish (A GRADE) Description: Ruby Reds are a line-bred variety of Aulonocara sp. Maleri, which are normally yellow. They exhibit red scales with a blue sheen underneath. The amount of red will vary depending on dominance, diet, and mood. For brighter, more intense reds, we recommend color-enhancing flakes or extra meals of brine shrimp and other invertebrates that help bring out their color, as well as bright lighting. Latin Name: Aulonocara rubescens Maximum Size: 6 inches pH: 7.5 to 8.5 Temperature: 75 to 85 degrees F Water Hardness: Hard Behavior: Semi- aggressive (May chase/ nibble other fish) Native Region: Lake Malawi, Africa Source Of Fish: Captive bred Diet: Pellets, flakes, dried krill or frozen aquatic foods Suitable Tank Mates: Malawi fish, plecos Overall Ease Of Care: Medium (Appropriate for keepers with basic expertise) At Rockland Aquarium, we make sure every fish is healthy, active, and eating well before being sold, so