Hans Baensch's Peacock
Aulonocara hansbaenschi
Família : Cichlidae
A peacock with orange and blue colors, very close to Aulonocara baenschi but with distinct shades.
Descrição
This cichlid reaches 13 cm. Males have a blue head and an orange to reddish body. Females are dull. It is a mouthbrooder and forms harems. It is more territorial than some other peacocks. It lives in shallow rocky areas. Its diet is carnivorous. Breeding is similar to other Aulonocara.
Habitat
Região :
Rocky and intermediate zones of Lake Malawi
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Cuidados
Notas de cuidados
Minimum 250 liter tank for a group. Parameters: 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 10-20, KH 8-12. Nitrates <20, phosphates <0.5. Varied diet: pellets, brine shrimp, krill. Compatible with other Malawi cichlids of similar size. Avoid overly aggressive species. Provide rocks and hiding spots. Regular water changes.