Strawberry Peacock Care Guide
Aulonocara
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Bioload Score
8000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 15 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.6 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 240L (63 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous cichlid that eats small invertebrates, zooplankton, algae and other meaty or vegetable foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other similarly sized peaceful Lake Malawi peacocks and gentle haps, provided they have compatible temperaments and water requirements.
Good to Know
The Strawberry Peacock is a selectively developed Aulonocara colour form rather than a single formally described wild species.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and vividly coloured, usually showing red, orange, pink or blue markings, while females are smaller and predominantly grey-brown with subdued patterning.
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