African Butterfly Peacock Care Guide
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 4 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
It is an omnivore that eats small invertebrates, zooplankton, algae and other organic matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful Lake Malawi peacocks and similarly sized non-aggressive haplochromine cichlids, but it should not be housed with very aggressive mbuna.
Good to Know
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi is known as the African Butterfly Peacock because its broad, patterned fins and iridescent coloration resemble a fluttering butterfly.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and develop vivid blue, orange or red coloration, while females remain smaller and mostly silver-gray or brown with subdued markings.
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