Makonde Peacock
Aulonocara stuartgranti 'Makonde'
Familie : Cichlidae
Blue and yellow peacock cichlid, male very colorful. Makonde variant. Peaceful species.
Beschreibung
The Makonde Peacock is a variety of Aulonocara stuartgranti from the Makonde area. Adult males have a metallic blue body with a bright yellow dorsal fin and orange highlights. Females are grey-brown with vertical bars. Adult size 12 cm. It is a calm cichlid, ideal for a Malawi community tank. It feeds on small invertebrates and prepared foods. Reproduction is mouthbrooding.
Lebensraum
Region :
Rocky and intermediate zones of Lake Malawi
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Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Aquarium of at least 200 liters, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 10-20, KH 8-12, temperature 24-28°C. Rocky decor with sand. Compatible with other peaceful Malawi cichlids. Feed pellets, brine shrimp, bloodworms. Weekly water changes 20-30%. Nitrates <20 mg/L, phosphates <0.5 mg/L. Breeding possible in species tank.