Midnight Hueseri Peacock Care Guide
Aulonocara hueseri
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Bioload Score
6400
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 283L (75 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 4 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Lake Malawi
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Other peaceful to semi-aggressive cichlids from Lake Malawi, avoiding aggressive or fin-nipping species. Provide plenty of hiding spots and open swimming areas.
Good to Know
Midnight Peacocks will dig their territory in sand, this has a tendency to uproot plants.
Gender Differences
Males display vibrant colors while females are less colorful.
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