{"product_id":"red-ob","title":"Red OB","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eCONTACT US FOR SOUTHWEST CARGO ORDERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed OB Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Red OB Peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: Aulonocara sp. (OB hybrid African cichlid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Aquarium‑bred hybrid developed from Malawi Peacock and OB pattern genetics (not wild‑caught)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size: Around 4–6 inches when fully grown \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan: Approximately 6–10 years with good care \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 55+ gallons recommended for adults and small groups \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 75–82°F typical Malawi cichlid range \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 7.5–8.5 (alkaline, Malawi‑style) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type: Hard, stable African cichlid water preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy substrate with plenty of rockwork and caves for territories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen swimming areas for active movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong filtration and water circulation help maintain quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivorous: Accepts high‑quality cichlid pellets as staple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen or live foods like brine shrimp or bloodworms to enhance color and health \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Semi‑aggressive — typical of Peacock\/OB hybrids; males can be territorial, especially when breeding \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest kept with similarly sized African cichlids (Peacocks, Malawi haps)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA harem setup (one male with multiple females) often reduces male aggression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaternal mouthbrooder: Females carry and protect eggs\/fry until ready to swim free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Listing Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: ~4–6″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank: 55+ gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 75–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 7.5–8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivorous — pellets + frozen\/live foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan: ~6–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Semi‑aggressive \/ territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B's Cichlid Emporium ","offers":[{"title":"Small 2-3\" Unsexed","offer_id":42509813350462,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium 3-4\" Male","offer_id":42509813383230,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 4-5\" Male","offer_id":42509813415998,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7895\/9934\/files\/RenderedImage_813e82f0-70b4-4285-9035-7e342cba01b5.jpg?v=1768874002","url":"https:\/\/cichlidemporium.com\/products\/red-ob","provider":"B's Cichlid Emporium ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}