Sunshine peacock - Aulonocara maleri
Sunshine peacock ( common name )
Aulonocara maleri ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 8 - 12 cm ( 3.15 - 4.72 in )
- pH of water: 7 - 8.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 10 - 20 °N
- Recommended temperature: 24 - 27 °C ( 75.2 - 80.6 °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
Feeding
Bloodworms, tubifex, frozen food, various larvae, flakes, granules.
Breeding
They lay about 20 eggs. Fry should be fed artemia salina.
Lifespan
Up to 10 years.
Picture
Thanks to Marc Janin for picture.
Bloodworms, tubifex, frozen food, various larvae, flakes, granules.
Breeding
They lay about 20 eggs. Fry should be fed artemia salina.
Lifespan
Up to 10 years.
Picture
Thanks to Marc Janin for picture.
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