Sunshine Peacock

Aulonocara stuartgranti

Also known as: Maleri Peacock, Aulonocara Maleri, Yellow Peacock

Males glow bright yellow with a blue face, one of the most colorful peacocks in the hobby.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

76–82°F

pH

7.8–8.6

Hardness

6–15 dGH

Max size

5 in

Min tank

55 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Harem

Swim level

Mid-bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

6-10 years

Breeding

Mouthbrooder

Suitability

Common

Origin

Lake Malawi (Maleri Islands)

Keep one male with several females in 55 gallons or more, with open sand for sifting and some rock caves. Best with other peacocks and calm haps, since aggressive mbuna will stress it. Needs hard, alkaline water.