{"product_id":"albino-eureka","title":"Albino Eureka","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Albino Eureka Cichlid\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Eureka Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Eureka Red Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a selectively bred colour form of \u003cem\u003eAulonocara jacobfreibergi\u003c\/em\u003e. This stunning Lake Malawi peacock is prized for its \u003cstrong\u003epale albino body, red eyes and vivid orange-red to yellow colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e, with males developing the strongest colours as they mature. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other peacock cichlids, it is a sand-sifting species that uses its sensory pores to locate small food items in the substrate. Despite generally being more manageable than many Malawi mbuna, males can become territorial, particularly when breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sandy substrate, rockwork and plenty of open swimming space make an excellent setup. Keep them with other similarly sized, compatible Lake Malawi cichlids and avoid mixing closely related peacock strains if breeding pure fish is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Eureka is a \u003cstrong\u003ematernal mouthbrooder\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females carrying eggs and fry in their mouths until the young are developed enough to become independent. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAulonocara jacobfreibergi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino Eureka Cichlid, Albino Eureka Red Peacock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cichlidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi Peacock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly aggressive \/ semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard, alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ invertivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 male with 3–5 females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa — selectively bred aquarium strain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maternal mouthbrooder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does an Albino Eureka Cichlid get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey generally reach around \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in aquarium conditions, with males typically becoming larger and more colourful. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Albino Eureka Cichlids aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003emildly to moderately aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males can become territorial, particularly when establishing breeding territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I feed an Albino Eureka?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a quality \u003cstrong\u003epeacock cichlid pellet or granule\u003c\/strong\u003e as the staple, supplemented with suitable frozen foods. Their natural feeding behaviour makes a sandy substrate particularly useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they live with other Malawi cichlids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They can be kept with compatible peacocks and suitably peaceful Malawi haps. Avoid highly aggressive tank mates that will constantly harass them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Albino Eureka Cichlids breed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are \u003cstrong\u003ematernal mouthbrooders\u003c\/strong\u003e. The female carries the eggs and developing fry in her mouth until they are ready to be released. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they need sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efine sandy substrate is strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. They naturally sift through substrate while searching for food and a sand bed also suits their natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them in soft or acidic water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Using a tank that is too small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping multiple males without enough territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Mixing them with extremely aggressive Malawi cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Feeding an unsuitable high-fat diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping different \u003cem\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e strains together when trying to maintain pure breeding lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49302021537931,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/AlbinoEurekaPeacock_Aulonocarasp.webp?v=1788404343","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/albino-eureka","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}