he African Butterfly Peacock is one of the most colorful and "finny" of the Peacocks. Also they are some of the largest in the Peacock family, though size depends on the location they are from. They are easy to care for, thus making them a desirable pet! Provide open space for swimming and a lot of caves to which to hide, sleep, or breed. Water changes that are frequent also help in keeping this cichlid. They will eat a meaty diet and are one of the most carnivorous of the cichlids. They almost have a puppy like excitability when being fed, thus adding to their appeal.