Mbenji Peacock
Aulonocara stuartgranti 'Mbenji'
Familie : Cichlidae
The Mbenji Peacock is a blue cichlid with a yellow-orange dorsal fin and yellow spots on the anal fin. It is prized for its unique pattern.
Beschreibung
Males have a blue body, a yellow-orange dorsal fin, and a blue anal fin with yellow spots. Females are brownish. It is a maternal mouthbrooder. It inhabits rocky and sandy areas. Males are moderately territorial. Coloration becomes brighter during breeding. It reaches about 14 cm.
Lebensraum
Region :
Clear, rocky waters of Lake Malawi
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Standard parameters: 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 10-20, KH 8-12. Minimum 200L tank. Carnivorous diet. Compatible with other peacocks and haps. Keep a harem. Regular water changes. Breeding similar to other Aulonocara. Fry are easy to raise with fine foods.