Nyassa Peacock

Aulonocara nyassae

Família : Cichlidae

PeixeÁgua docePeacocks

The type species of the genus Aulonocara, with an elongated body and bluish reflections, ideal for biotope aquariums.

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
Lac africain, eau dure alcaline, cichlidés endémiques.

Descrição

The Nyassa Peacock reaches 14 cm. Males are silver-blue with yellow fins. Females are grey. It is a mouthbrooder. It is relatively peaceful but can be territorial during breeding. It lives in harems in rocky areas. Its diet is carnivorous. It is less colorful than other peacocks but very hardy.

Habitat

Região :

Rocky areas and sandy bottoms of Lake Malawi

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH7.58.5
GH1020 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
250 L
Grupo mín.
3
Tamanho adulto
14 cm
Esperança de vida
7 anos
Temperamento
Peaceful
Propagação

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. Carnivorous diet: pellets, brine shrimp, bloodworms. Compatible with other Malawi cichlids. Avoid overly aggressive species. Provide rocks and hiding spots. Weekly water changes.

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