Midnight peacock - Aulonocara hueseri

Food and feeding
They will accept quality flakes or pellets; frozen foods should also be included in the diet.

Origin
Africa; they are endemic to Lake Malawi.

Sexing
Mature males will display a blue head with black dorsal and anal fins; the fins will have a white edge with egg spots. Females are less colorful; their bodies are silvery brown with a hint of yellow.

Breeding
Plenty of rock work should be added to the tank to create hiding places for the females if required. Add 2-3 females for the male; this often induces spawning straight away. When the pair has spawned the female will hold the eggs in her mouth for 25-30 days. By this time the eggs will have hatched and fry will be released. The fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.

Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5-8 years.

Short description
This fish earns its nickname by the way the males will strut around the tank displaying their fins. An undemanding fish to keep but regular water changes area must.