Ngara Peacock

Aulonocara stuartgranti 'Ngara'

Família : Cichlidae

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The Ngara Peacock is a bright blue cichlid with a yellow-orange dorsal fin. It is highly sought after for its vivid colors and peaceful nature.

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

Descrição

Males are predominantly blue with a yellow-orange dorsal fin and a blue anal fin. Females are dull gray-brown. It is a maternal mouthbrooder. It lives in rocky areas of Lake Malawi. Males are territorial but not aggressive towards other peaceful species. The blue color intensifies with age and dominance. It grows up to 13 cm.

Habitat

Região :

Clear, rocky waters 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.
200 L
Grupo mín.
4
Tamanho adulto
13 cm
Esperança de vida
6 anos
Temperamento
Peaceful
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

Water conditions identical: 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. Weekly water changes. Breeding is easy if parameters are stable. Fry can be fed with baby brine shrimp.

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