Malawi Peacocks
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Malawi peacocks. Peacocks exhibit sexual dimorphism where males display brilliant colors while females are nearly colorless. It belongs to the astatotilapia genus. They do best in all male tanks with plenty of current open space to roam and a few rocks to explore.
Peacock cichlids are those cichlids belonging to the genus aulonocara. The so called peacock cichlids of lake malawi have achieved sustained popularity among aquarium hobbyists for more than three decades. If you have plans of breeding them they are best kept in groups of 1 or 2 males with 8 15 females.
Their coloring can vary from blues reds to yellows and will stand out in any aquarium. It belongs to the genus astatotilapia. If you are interested in females please ask we have many species in stock.
Malawi peacocks live away from the rocks in deep water in lake malawi in east africa. Just like their avian namesake peacock males sport dazzling iridescent colors while females and juveniles remain quite plain. They are known best for their striking colors making them perhaps the most popular group of cichlids for hobbyists.
They are known best for their striking colors making them perhaps the most popular group of cichlids for hobbyists. Peacocks exhibit sexual dimorphism where males display brilliant colors while females are nearly colorless. There are at least 22 different peacocks species most of which have stunning colouring.
There are at least 22 different species of peacocks the majority of which have stunning coloration. The peacock cichlid is a spectacular fish species native to lake malawi. The peacock cichlid is a stunning species of fish native to lake malawi.
Lake malawi is one of the african rift valley lakes the second largest and it is the ninth largest lake in the world. Females are smaller and drab tan or grey. If you dont see it on our list just ask we may have it in stock.
The malawi peacocks possess several characteristics that have kept them in perpetual demand. The males are all very colorful and can grow to be about 7 long. First and foremost peacock males are some of the most spectacularly adorned of all cichlids.
These are typically peaceful species of lake malawi. All malawi peacocks are mouthbrooders which means the females mouthbrood their eggs for about 3 weeks. Lake malawi peacock cichlids include some of the most popular species of african cichlids found in the hobby today.
Aulonocara or peacocks are a genus of cichlid found in lake malawi.
