AULONOCARA YELLOW PEACOCK

Aulonocara baenschi get their trade name of Sunshine Peacock from the bright yellow bodies that males exhibit. These fish live over scattered rocks and a sandy substrate on the Nkhomo Reef near the town of Benga, Malawi.

Type: Carnivore

Max Size: 6"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or Pellets

Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis

NOTE : Please note that males under 3" may not show much color, but they typically develop a tremendous amount once they settle into their permanent tank.