Freiberg's Peacock Care Guide
Aulonocara jacobfreibergi
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live and frozen foods, supplemented with cichlid pellets.
Community Compatibility
Can coexist with other similarly sized and tempered Malawi cichlids, creating a dynamic and colorful display.
Good to Know
Freiberg's Peacock cichlids are known for their stunning coloration and relatively peaceful behavior in cichlid community tanks.
Gender Differences
Males are significantly more colorful and larger.
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