Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara nyassae · family Cichlidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 7.7–8.6
- Hardness
- 10–25 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 200 L
- Maximum size
- up to 15 cm
- Group size
- min 1, ideal 4
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Middle
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Description
Aulonocara — the brightest Malawi cichlids. Males come in blue, orange, yellow. Less aggressive than mbuna, work as a group.
Care
Hard alkaline water pH 8.0–8.6, kH 8–15. Sand substrate, rock piles. 200 L minimum, 300+ for a harem.
Feeding
In nature, sift sand for invertebrates. In tanks: bloodworm, brine shrimp, dedicated Malawi pellets. Avoid tubifex — risk of disease.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Можно ли смешивать аулонокар с мбуна?
- Не рекомендуется: мбуна агрессивнее и быстрее, аулонокары проигрывают конкуренцию за корм. Лучше — отдельный аквариум с другими Хапами и Аулонокарами.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Aulonocara nyassae · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22