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The Blue Peacock Cichlid, Aulonocara nyassae, comes from the rocky, sandy shores of Lake Malawi, Africa. The male is a bright yellow to metallic blue, whereas the female is a drab brown to gray.
The Blue Peacock Cichlid does well in an aquarium that is at least 50 gallons with plenty of rocks for territories and a sandy bottom. The male is usually only aggressive towards its own species unless its territory is invaded upon. Provide a ratio of 3 to 4 females to one male.
The male Blue Peacock's colors will become more vivid during breeding time. The yellow will become more pronounced and his temperament will become more aggressive. Again, provide multiple females for the male, as it will take the stress off of the female carrying the eggs. Incubation is approximately 3 weeks, at which time, the female will release the fry. Provide the fry with newly hatched brine shrimp and finely ground flake food.
The Blue Peacock should be fed a variety of both meaty and vegetable-based foods. Feed live and frozen brine shrimp along with Spirulina-based flake and pellet foods.
Ideal tank mates include other aggressive Lake Malawi African Cichlids and African Catfish of the genus Synodontis.
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Name: Blue Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara nyassae)
Family: Cichlidae Range: Lake Malawi, Africa Size: Up to 6 inches Diet: Omnivore Tank Set-up: Freshwater: Rocks, plants, sand bottom Tank Conditions: 72-82°F; pH 7.8-8.5; dH 10-15 Minimum Tank Capacity: 50 gallons Light: Low Temperament: Semi-aggressive Swimming Level: Middle Care Level: Easy Reproduction: Mouth Brooder |
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