Cichlids - African Rift Lake
Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara sp.
A dazzlingly colorful, comparatively peaceful Malawi cichlid that sifts sand for food.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 76–82°F
- pH
- 7.8–8.6
- Hardness
- 10–25 dGH
- Max size
- 6 in
- Min tank
- 55 gal
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Social
- Social
- Swim level
- Mid-bottom
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 6-10 years
- Breeding
- Mouthbrooder
- Suitability
- Common
- Origin
- Lake Malawi (Africa)
Males blaze with metallic blues, reds, and golds depending on the species and strain. Calmer than mbuna, so they suit a mixed Malawi tank of similar temperament. Provide sand to sift and rocky territories.