The Peacock Cichlids from Lake Malawi are some of the most beautiful cichlids. Their incredible coloring, brilliantly cast in blues, reds and yellows will stop you in your tracks!
It’s no wonder the Aulonocara cichlids are very popular. These attractive Malawi cichlids will breed in captivity with the males displaying exceptional colors.
These fish are members of the free-swimming Haplochromis group and will form schools. Keeping a breeding harem of one or two males with a number of females makes for a spectacular school of aquarium fish. Breeding these beautiful fish is an additional delight of many aquarists.
All of the Haplochromis group are relatively aggressive cichlids, but some more than others. The Peacock Cichlids are one of the more amicable groups. They make great specimens for a large show tank to display their bright colors and iridescents. There are about 28 species and many subspecies to choose from.
Species – Aulonocara Albino Strawberry Peacock
Current Size – 7-8cm
Adult Length – 14cm
Temperature Range – 24 – 28°C
pH Range – 7.5 – 8.5
Special Requirements - All African Cichlids are territorial. They need space and a plenty of hiding spaces.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Other Lake Malawi cichlids and Synodontis Cats
Feeding – These are omnivorous and can easily be fed in an aquarium on such live or frozen foods as: bloodworms, mosquito larvae, crustaceans, snails, and Tubifex. These fish also readily take pellets and flakes.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
