Sunshine Peacock - Aulonocara baenschi
Sunshine Peacock ( common name )
Aulonocara baenschi ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 8 - 10 cm ( 3.15 - 3.94 in )
- pH of water: 7 - 8.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18 °N
- Recommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C ( 71.6 - 78.8 °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
These fish prefer live foods like brine shrimp and blood worms but will accept quality flakes and pellets.
Origin
They originate from Lake Malawi, Africa.
Sexing
Males tend to be larger than the females with more coloration.
Breeding
Peacock cichlids are mouth brooders. The female will lay her eggs on a rocky surface but collect them in her mouth after fertilization. The female will mouth brood for about 4 weeks and when the fry are released they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake foods.
Lifespan
Expected life span is 10 years.
Short description
Normally a relatively peaceful species, they can become territorial, especially at spawning times. They make a great addition to any Malawi tank and are available in different color morphs.
Pictures credit
Thanks to Sayer for allowing us to use his picture. Other pictures were bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
These fish prefer live foods like brine shrimp and blood worms but will accept quality flakes and pellets.
Origin
They originate from Lake Malawi, Africa.
Sexing
Males tend to be larger than the females with more coloration.
Breeding
Peacock cichlids are mouth brooders. The female will lay her eggs on a rocky surface but collect them in her mouth after fertilization. The female will mouth brood for about 4 weeks and when the fry are released they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake foods.
Lifespan
Expected life span is 10 years.
Short description
Normally a relatively peaceful species, they can become territorial, especially at spawning times. They make a great addition to any Malawi tank and are available in different color morphs.
Pictures credit
Thanks to Sayer for allowing us to use his picture. Other pictures were bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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