Cassingham’s Cherry Bomb — Hybrid Peacock Cichlid

3-5 inch sexed Male

$46.99

Cassingham’s Cherry Bomb — Hybrid Peacock Cichlid

Name: Cassingham’s Cherry Bomb — Hybrid Peacock Cichlid
Brand: Legacy Line Aquatics LLC
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$46.99

Cassingham’s Cherry Bomb is our trade name for the red hybrid peacock cichlid. Yes, we breed these, but the line was developed by Daniel Cassingham. This aquarium-developed line offers hobbyists a distinctive addition to a larger African cichlid aquarium while recognizing the breeder behind its development.

Cherry Bombs are sold as hybrid peacock cichlids. They do not represent a naturally occurring Lake Malawi species or collection locality.

Color develops as fish mature and can vary with sex, individual genetics and social position. Juveniles should not be expected to display the same coloration as a mature male. Actual-fish and parent photographs, when identified as such, help show both the available fish and the line’s potential.

Why Hobbyists Love Cassingham’s Cherry Bomb

A distinctive red-focused hybrid peacock line
Breeder recognition built into the name
The opportunity to watch juvenile color develop
Active behavior and territorial displays
An interesting addition to a carefully planned African cichlid aquarium

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

Fish accurately identified as hybrid peacock cichlids
Size and sex information stated for the selected option
Clear identification of actual-fish versus representative photographs
No guarantee that an unsexed juvenile will become male
No promise that every fish will develop identical coloration

Trade Name: Cassingham’s Cherry Bomb
Classification: Hybrid peacock cichlid; exact species cross not specified
Line Developer: Daniel Cassingham
Origin: Aquarium-developed hybrid line
Adult Size: Provisionally plan for approximately 5–7 inches; line-specific size requires confirmation
Temperament: Territorial; individual aggression varies
Difficulty: Intermediate
Recommended Aquarium: 75 gallons or larger for a mixed adult display
Temperature: Approximately 76–80°F
pH: Approximately 7.6–8.6
Water: Stable, moderately hard to hard freshwater
Diet: Varied peacock cichlid diet

Temperament & Behavior

Plan for typical peacock cichlid territorial behavior. Mature males may defend space, display toward rivals and persistently court females. Provide visual barriers and watch for fish being excluded from food or shelter.

Color intensity can change with social position. A subordinate fish may show less color than a dominant individual, so subdued coloration alone does not establish sex.

Breeding & Line Management

Peacock cichlids are maternal mouthbrooders, with females carrying developing eggs and fry in their mouths.

To maintain this line, use a dedicated breeding setup with documented stock from the same line. Keep breeding females separate from unrelated peacocks, haps and other hybrids, and retain records identifying parents and offspring.

Offspring from an unplanned community spawning should not be sold as confirmed Cassingham’s Cherry Bombs. A trade name does not establish parentage.

Feeding

Use an appropriately sized, quality pellet formulated for peacock cichlids or similar omnivorous/carnivorous African cichlids as the main diet. Offer variety without overfeeding.

Recommended foods:

Quality peacock or hap pellets
Spirulina-containing pellets or flakes
Frozen mysis shrimp
Frozen or live brine shrimp
Live baby brine shrimp for juveniles

Feed manageable portions and verify that subordinate fish receive food.

Provide:

Fine sand or smooth substrate
Open swimming space
Secure rockwork and visual barriers
Sheltered areas for less dominant fish
Established biological filtration
Strong aeration
Consistent water changes

Tank Size (Recommended)

A 75-gallon aquarium or larger is a practical starting point for a mixed adult display. Larger groups or multiple territorial males may require substantially more space.

Dedicated breeding setups should be planned around the line’s actual adult size and behavior, with space available to separate a harassed fish.

Water Temperature

Maintain approximately 76–80°F with stable water chemistry. Monitor ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, and adjust maintenance to stocking and feeding levels.

Tank Mates

Potential companions include similarly sized peacocks, compatible Malawi haps and appropriately sized Synodontis catfish. Compatibility depends on the individual fish, aquarium layout and stocking.

Avoid:

Highly aggressive mbuna
Oversized predatory cichlids
Small fish that could be swallowed
Delicate community fish
Unrelated breeding females when preserving this line

Monitor every introduction and be prepared to separate incompatible fish.

Local Delivery

Delivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.
$150 minimum order is required for delivery
$25 delivery fee applies

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