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Aulonocara baenschi 'Benga Peacock'
Aulonocara baenschi
Origin: Lake Malawi (Nkhomo Reef)
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.5
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GH (Hardness)12–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 250 L
- Lifespan
- 8-10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; males compete but no serious injury
About
Aulonocara baenschi, the Benga Peacock, is a stunning yellow-and-blue peacock cichlid. Males display brilliant yellow flanks with blue iridescent facial markings. Peaceful and ideal for hap/peacock community tanks. One of the most colourful Malawi fish.
Care Guide
Hap/peacock biotope 250 L+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.8–8.5. Sandy substrate for sifting. Feed quality peacock/cichlid pellets. One male to multiple females. Very peaceful relative to mbuna.
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