Blue Peacock Care Guide
Aulonocara stuartgranti
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Bioload Score
8000
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
An omnivorous micropredator that feeds mainly on small invertebrates, zooplankton and other tiny organisms.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful Malawi peacocks, gentle Lake Malawi haps and other similarly sized, non-aggressive Rift Lake cichlids.
Good to Know
The Blue Peacock belongs to the Aulonocara group, whose members use sensory pores in their enlarged lower jaws to detect prey hidden in sandy lake sediments.
Gender Differences
Males are usually larger and develop vivid blue coloration with brighter facial markings, while females are smaller and predominantly silvery brown or gray.
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