Strawberry Peacock Cichlid 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
- 7.5 – 8.6
- Min Tank Size
- 208L (55 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 insectivore that mainly consumes small aquatic invertebrates, crustaceans and other meaty foods, with some plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other similarly sized peaceful Aulonocara and carefully selected non-aggressive Lake Malawi cichlids with comparable water requirements.
Good to Know
The Strawberry Peacock Cichlid is a selectively bred Aulonocara form whose intense red coloration is uncommon among wild-type peacock cichlids.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and develop vivid red, orange, pink or blue coloration, while females are smaller and generally silvery-brown or grey with subdued markings.
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