OB Maleri Sunshine OB Maleri Sunshine is a Ron’s Cichlids-created strain developed from Maleri Sunshine and OB peacock lines, then line-bred for orange and yellow body color with a blue face. It is a bright, variable peacock for keepers who like one-of-a-kind OB patterning. Origin and Habitat Native Region: Ron’s Cichlids line-bred aquarium strain from Maleri Sunshine and OB peacock stock. Natural Habitat: Captive-bred strain; aquariums should provide the sand, rock cover, and open swimming lanes used for Malawi peacocks. Physical Characteristics Size: 6-7 inches. Coloration: Orange and yellow body color with blue facial color; OB pattern and intensity vary by individual. Body Shape: Medium peacock body with a laterally compressed profile. Behavior and Temperament Temperament: Mildly aggressive. Social Behavior: Best with other peacocks and peaceful to moderately assertive haps. Aquarium Care Tank Size: A 55 gallon aquarium or larger is recommended. Water Parameters: 74-84°F, pH 7.4-8.4, hard water. Tank Setup: Use sand, open swimming space, stable rockwork, sight breaks, and strong filtration. Diet and Feeding Primary Staple: Feed a quality daily diet such as Ron’s Peacock & Hap Adult Food. Juveniles: Growing fish can be fed Ron’s Juvenile Food. Fry: Newly released fry should be started on Ron’s Fry Food. Feeding Frequency: Feed 1–2 small meals daily and avoid overfeeding. Breeding Breeding Type: Maternal mouthbrooder. Breeding Notes: Males display and females mouthbrood eggs and fry. Keep strain breeding separate if you want to maintain the OB Maleri Sunshine look. Tank Mates Compatible With: Lake Malawi peacocks and calmer haps of similar size. Avoid: Aggressive mbuna, large predators, and mixing similar OB peacock lines in breeding groups.
