Baensch's Peacock
Aulonocara baenschi
Family : Cichlidae
A brightly colored peacock cichlid, appreciated for its peaceful behavior and blue-yellow iridescence.
Description
Baensch's Peacock reaches up to 12 cm. Males display metallic blue with yellow highlights on the dorsal fin. Females are grey-brown. It is a mouthbrooder. In the wild it lives in harems. Its behavior is relatively calm compared to mbunas. It prefers rocky areas with hiding spots. Breeding is easy in aquariums.
Habitat
Region :
Rocky areas and sandy bottoms of Lake Malawi
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Keep in a tank of at least 200 liters for a group. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 10-20, KH 8-12. Nitrates <20 mg/L, phosphates <0.5 mg/L. Carnivorous diet: pellets, brine shrimp, bloodworms. Compatible with other non-aggressive Malawi cichlids. Avoid overly active mbunas. Provide rocks and sandy substrate. Weekly water changes of 20%.
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