African Cichlid Blue Peacock Cichlid
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African cichlid blue peacock cichlid. Aulonocara stuartgranti is a species of peacock cichlid species named in honor of famed exporter and conservationist stuart m. The peacock cichlid is a stunning species of fish native to lake malawi. Their coloring can vary from blues reds to yellows and will stand out in any aquarium.
See more ideas about cichlids african cichlids african. Typically the peacock cichlid fish varies in size from around 4 inches to 6 inches 10 to 15 cm. Blue regal peacock cobue.
Apr 12 2020 aulonocara is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to lake malawi in east africa. The males are a bright yellow to metallic blue whereas the females take on a drab brown to gray color. African cichlid blue peacock cichlid.
All aulonocara species are maternal mouth brooders. Best with other peacock and haplochromis cichlids cuckoo catfish plecos. Grant 1937 2007 whose pioneer work in breeding and conservation led to the preservation of many malawi cichlid species from near extinction.
The peacock cichlid is known for having quite a variety of different colors. There are at least 22 different species of peacocks the majority of which have stunning coloration. Deep red coloring on their sides will develop as the males mature.
Mixed peacock haplochromis 1 25 2 25 inches auloncara african cichlid live fish from 59 99 mixed peacocks 1 25 2 25 inches aulonocara african cichlid live fish. The blue peacock cichlid aulonocara nyassae comes from the rocky sandy shores of lake malawi africa. The blue peacock cichlid does well in an aquarium that is at least 55 gallons with plenty of rocks for territories and a sandy bottom.
Depending on the species possible color schemes can include blue yellow gold and orange. It belongs to the astatotilapia genus.