Nyasa peacock - Aulonocara nyassae
Nyasa peacock ( common name )
Aulonocara nyassae ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 7 - 8 cm ( 2.76 - 3.15 in )
- pH of water: 7.8 - 8.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 10 - 25 °N
- Recommended temperature: 22 - 25 °C ( 71.6 - 77 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: Africa
Information about care
Food and feeding
In the wild, this fish will sift through the substrate looking for small crustaceans. In the aquarium it will accept quality flake and cichlid pellets. Adding vegetable matter to the tank will benefit this fish, lettuce and shelled peas are ideal.
Origin
Africa; this species is endemic to Lake Malawi.
Sexing
Very difficult to sex, it is best to buy a group of juveniles if you wish to breed and let them pair naturally.
Breeding
Provide plenty of rock work for hiding places, plenty of water changes and these fish will breed themselves. The female will mouth brood the young for 3-4 weeks before releasing the fry. The fry will be able to consume crushed flake immediately.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5-8 years.
Short description
Plenty of hiding places should be provided for these fish. They are classed as a fairly peaceful species of Malawi, keep 1 male to a group of females.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
In the wild, this fish will sift through the substrate looking for small crustaceans. In the aquarium it will accept quality flake and cichlid pellets. Adding vegetable matter to the tank will benefit this fish, lettuce and shelled peas are ideal.
Origin
Africa; this species is endemic to Lake Malawi.
Sexing
Very difficult to sex, it is best to buy a group of juveniles if you wish to breed and let them pair naturally.
Breeding
Provide plenty of rock work for hiding places, plenty of water changes and these fish will breed themselves. The female will mouth brood the young for 3-4 weeks before releasing the fry. The fry will be able to consume crushed flake immediately.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5-8 years.
Short description
Plenty of hiding places should be provided for these fish. They are classed as a fairly peaceful species of Malawi, keep 1 male to a group of females.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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